The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the dismissal and prosecution of officers involved in the killing of a handcuffed man in Delta State.
Police spokesperson Anthony Okon said this in a statement on Wednesday.
Earlier, it was reported that a police officer, Nuhu Usman, and others were seen in a video shooting the man in public while he was handcuffed.
The officers were first arrested and later moved to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for disciplinary action.
The victim was identified as Mene Ogidi, a 28-year-old man.
According to the police, the Force Disciplinary Committee investigated the case and found that the main officer, Nuhu Usman, broke the rules on the use of firearms. His actions were described as unlawful, unprofessional, and a betrayal of his duty.
The committee recommended that Usman and other officers involved should be dismissed. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved this decision and sent it to the Police Service Commission for final approval.
The police also said the officers will face criminal charges after the administrative process is completed.
The Inspector-General of Police stated that the force does not tolerate unlawful killings or abuse of power. He said no police officer has the right to take a life outside the law.
He also expressed sympathy to the victim’s family and promised that justice would be served.
The police urged Nigerians to remain calm and assured the public of their commitment to professionalism, discipline, and protecting citizens’ rights.
