Police Arrest Suspects Over Killing Of Delta Youth

Police operatives have arrested two suspects, including the alleged sender of the Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition reportedly transported from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to Effurun, through a commercial transport service.

The waybill led to the controversial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as “Mene Ogidi,” shot dead by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State, after operatives intercepted a pistol and ammunition linked to him.

The suspects were said to have been moved to the Effurun Area Command of the Delta State Police Command on Wednesday night as investigations intensify into the movement of the firearm and the circumstances surrounding Ogidi’s death.

A source close to the investigation disclosed that one of the suspects is believed to be the individual who arranged and sent the weapon from Bayelsa.

“It’s confirmed. Two suspects were brought in Wednesday night. They were arrested by mechanical intelligence

“One of them is the person who sent the gun through a transport line from Yenagoa to Effurun while the identity of the second person has not been revealed,” the source said.

Ogidi reportedly picked up the parcel to deliver it to the owner in Sapele before he was apprehended and allegedly extrajudicially shot by ASP Nuhu Usman in the presence of other officers.

The source added that investigators are still trying to determine the identity and level of involvement of the second suspect.

“I am suspecting that the second suspect is the driver who transported the parcel from Yenagoa,” the source added.

The family of Ogidi has demanded justice, as the deceased’s mother revealed that the police had previously killed his younger brother.

Similarly, The Delta State Police Command said it is aware of a viral video alleging that a young man was shot at Ogbeilọ area of Ogbeogonogo Market, Asaba, on 6 May 2026.

The video also captures some passerby falsely accusing the Police of being responsible.

In view of the seriousness of the allegations and the public concern generated by the viral video, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has directed the Command’s Anti-Cultism Unit to carry out a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The command stated equivocally that operatives of the command did not engage in any shooting incident on the said date and in the said area.

“It’s pertinent to state that there is no verifiable fact to state that it was the Police, as his friend, who was taken away by the gunmen, is not detained in any of the command detention facilities.

“Preliminary information indicates that the victim, popularly known as “Aboy”, sustained injuries during the incident and is currently receiving treatment.

“Further findings suggest that the victim is suspected to be involved in cult-related activities within the state and was shot four years ago during cult-related incidents. It was also gathered that his friend, whose identity is unknown, was taken away from the scene during the incident, which also points to the direction of suspected abduction.”

The Command assured members of the public that a thorough investigation is underway and urges anyone with useful information to contact the Command’s Control Room.