WARRI, NIGERIA — Tensions remain high in Effurun and Warri following the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine (Mene) Ogidi. What started as an interception of a waybill package containing a weapon along the Warri–Sapele Expressway has escalated into a nationwide scandal, bringing intense scrutiny to police operational procedures in Delta State.
As civil society groups and angry youths demand accountability, the victim’s family has broken their silence, and police authorities have expanded their investigation into the origins of the parcel.
The Incident at the Benin Motor Park
On the morning of April 26, 2026, officers from the Delta State Police Command intercepted 28-year-old Mene Ogidi—a package courier and aspiring musician—at the Benin Motor Park.
According to police reports and eyewitness accounts:
The Package: Officers searched a package Mene was attempting to waybill (send) and found a Beretta pistol along with four rounds of ammunition.
The Victim's Account: While restrained and handcuffed to the ground, Mene insisted that he was unaware of the parcel's contents, explaining he was simply handling the delivery for an acquaintance.
The Interrogation: He offered to lead detectives to the principal suspect. Despite his cooperation and repeated pleas, ASP Nuhu Usman loaded a shotgun and fatally shot Ogidi at point-blank range.
The Video Evidence: A 30-second video of the encounter, recorded by a bystander, went viral on April 28, 2026, sparking widespread fury and prompting immediate civil society intervention.
The Family's Tragic History
The killing has devastated the Ogidi family, drawing public attention to a painful and recurring history with law enforcement.
Speaking on the tragedy, Mene's grieving mother revealed the depth of the family's loss:
A Son's Promise: She described Mene as a hopeful young man, also known by his music stage name "OG Million," who promised to take care of the family following the passing of his father.
A Painful Past: In a heartbreaking revelation, the mother disclosed that she had lost another younger son in 2022 after he was taken into police custody, deepening the community's demand for thorough accountability.
The Call for Justice: Family members, community advocates, and youths are calling for the full criminal prosecution of all officers present at the scene, stating that administrative dismissals are not enough.
Expanded Police Investigations
In response to the viral video and public outcry, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) have stepped in to take over the probe. A central pillar of the ongoing investigation focuses on the origin of the parcel and the communications leading to the encounter:
Tracking Phone Logs: Detectives are analyzing Mene's incoming and outgoing calls to identify who he was in contact with prior to his arrival at the motor park.
Sourcing the Sender: Authorities are actively tracing the phone number and identity of the individual in Sapele who entrusted the parcel to Mene, working to verify his dying declaration that he was unaware of the weapon inside.
Protocol Violations: The Force Disciplinary Committee and the Orderly Room Tribunal are evaluating why ASP Nuhu Usman and the patrol team failed to follow procedure, choosing instead to execute a restrained, cooperating suspect.
Community and Civil Society Response
Human rights advocates, including Harrison Gwamnishu, have condemned the act, pointing to it as a severe violation of human rights and the rule of law. The Delta State Government has also pledged to ensure justice in the case.
Following the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, the accused officers have been arrested, dismissed from the force, and transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for comprehensive disciplinary and criminal prosecution.
Warrivoice.com will continue to follow this developing story as investigators in Abuja and Asaba process the forensic evidence and the waybill data.
Mother's account of the Effurun shooting
This video features a statement from the mother of Mene Ogidi, detailing the family's grief and their reaction to the tragedy.
