Outrage as Sowore, Activists Demand Sack of Delta Police Leadership Over Alleged Extrajudicial Killing of 28-Year-Old Musician
By Passman Akpos
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and other concerned voices have called for the immediate removal of the entire leadership of the Delta State Police Command following the alleged extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old upcoming music artist, Mene Ogidi, also known as Oghenemine, by a police officer identified as ASP Nuhu Usman.
Sowore, reacting to the disturbing incident, insisted that arresting the officer alone was not enough, declaring that the entire leadership of the Delta Police Command must be removed immediately.
“Beyond arresting the main killer police officer, Nuhu Usman, the entire leadership of the Delta Police Command must be removed ASAP,” Sowore stated.
Activist Evy Ben also confirmed that other officers connected to the incident had been arrested, while one suspect was reportedly still on the run.
“This guy in particular pulled the trigger,” she said, directly referring to ASP Nuhu Usman.
According to reports, Mene Ogidi had only gone to pick up a waybill on behalf of someone when he was allegedly accused of being linked to a firearm said to be inside the package. Instead of carrying out a proper investigation or allowing due process, the officers allegedly took his life.
Evy Ben revealed that she had spoken personally with the victim’s elder brother and sister, assuring the grieving family that justice would be pursued thoroughly.
She further stated that there were strong indications that ASP Nuhu Usman did not act alone and that some individuals may be deliberately shielded from investigation.
“Justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done,” she said.
A viral video that surfaced online showed the horrifying final moments of the deceased, who was reportedly kneeling with his hands tied, pleading for his life.
Witnesses alleged that he begged the officers, saying, “Officer, I beg. I will tell you everything. I will carry you go the place,” before he was first shot in the leg and later shot again at close range.
The killing has sparked widespread outrage across Delta State and beyond, with many Nigerians reviving calls against police brutality and demanding urgent reforms within the Nigeria Police Force.
Commentators have also raised broader concerns about Nigeria’s centralized policing structure, arguing that federal policing often disconnects officers from the communities they are posted to serve.
Critics insist that until state policing becomes a reality, accountability in such cases may remain difficult, with local communities unable to directly influence discipline and justice processes.
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reportedly moved swiftly by ordering the arrest of ASP Nuhu Usman and transferring him to Abuja for disciplinary proceedings before the Force Disciplinary Committee.
However, many believe that this response is only the beginning, insisting that full justice for Mene Ogidi requires accountability for every officer involved and structural reforms to prevent future tragedies.
As public anger continues to grow, one message remains clear across social media and the streets of Delta: Mene Ogidi was not just another statistic—he had a name, a family, and a future that was violently cut short.
