IGP Orders Transfer of 1,332 Delta Police Officers Over Alleged Extrajudicial Killing

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the immediate transfer of 1,332 police officers out of the Delta State Command following public outrage over the alleged extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old resident, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun.

The directive was reportedly contained in an internal police wireless message dated May 3, 2026, and circulated to senior police formations across the country.

The development comes amid allegations that Ogidi was killed by an Assistant Superintendent of Police identified as Nuhu Usman, triggering renewed concerns over police conduct and accountability.

According to the signal titled “Posting/Transfer of SPOs,” the affected officers are to be redeployed from the Nigeria Police Force Delta State Command to various commands and specialised units nationwide.

The transfer order was reportedly approved by the IGP and signed by Assistant Inspector-General Bode Akinbamilowo on behalf of the police chief.

Police authorities directed all receiving commands to confirm compliance with the redeployment before May 22, 2026.

The internal communication was sent to several strategic police departments and formations, including Force Intelligence, Criminal Investigation, Operations, Training, Logistics, and all zonal commands across the country.

Commissioners of Police in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as heads of specialised units such as the Intelligence Response Team, Special Tactical Squad, Airwing, Railway Command, and Interpol, were also notified.

The mass redeployment is widely seen as part of efforts by police authorities to address growing public criticism following the Effurun incident and restore confidence in the Delta State Command.

The case has renewed calls for reforms within the police force, particularly regarding the use of force, disciplinary procedures, and accountability for alleged human rights abuses.

Several of the affected officers were reportedly redeployed to commands in Edo, Anambra, Abia, Imo, and other states.