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Extra Judicial Killing: Sen Dafinone Calls For Calm, Visits Ogidi Family, Police Authorities For Further Actions

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Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly has called for calm amid growing public outrage over the killing of Mena Ogidi, following a high-level meeting with police authorities in Warri on Wednesday.   The senator made the appeal after a meeting with the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Salman-Dogo Garba, at the Nigeria Police Area Command, Warri. Also present was the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Yemi Oyeniyi. The family of the late Mena Ogidi also attended the meeting, led by his…

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Extra Judicial Killing: IGP Olatunji Recommends Dismissal, Prosecution Of Officers Involved In Effurun Shooting

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  The Nigeria Police Force hereby provides an update on the disciplinary actions taken following the fatal shooting incident of 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, which resulted in the death of Mr Mene Ogidi. Sequel to the earlier directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, all officers connected to the incident were immediately withdrawn from the Delta State Command and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they were subjected to expedited disciplinary proceedings.   According to a statement by the Force Public Relations…

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Sen Dafinone Demands Justice For The Unlawful Killing Of Million Ogidi

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  The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has s condemned the extrajudicial killing of Oghenemine Million Ogidi, by a team of police officers attached to the Uvwie Area Command of the Nigeria Police Force, describing the incident as disturbing, unlawful, and unacceptable in a democratic society While condemning the killing, Senator Ede Dafinone held that those who are entrusted with the protection of citizens should not turn their weapons against them. According to him, “It is with deep shock and profound sadness that I received the news…

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Appeal Court Upholds Reinstatement of 455 Police Officers Illegally And Unlawfully Retired, Dismisses PSC Appeal

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      The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja presided by their Lordships, Hon. Justice Donatus Uwaezuoke Okorowo, Hon. Justice Adebukunola I. Banjoko and Hon. Justice Okon Efreti Abang, have ordered for the reinstatement of 455 illegally and unlawfully retired police officers by the Police Service Commission, PSC. The Judges in the their judgement and ruling, dismissed the appeal No. CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CV/1829MI/2025 between Police Service Commission Vs ACP Chinedu Ambrose Emengaha & 8ors challenging the judgment of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria Abuja Division that was delivered by Hon.…

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Outcry In Udu Over Alleged Reckless Police Chases, Residents Call For Urgent Intervention

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  Residents of Udu Local Government Area have raised serious concerns over what they describe as reckless and dangerous operations by some police officers, popularly referred to as “Okowa Police,” accusing them of actions that have allegedly led to loss of innocent lives. In a statement made available to the press, a concerned resident appealed to the Executive Chairman of Udu LGA, Mr Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode (JP), to urgently intervene and address the growing menace. According to the report, a tragic incident occurred last year near Ovwian Police Station, where…

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