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  • Police Arrest Four Suspects Linked to Gun Found on Musician Killed in Delta

    The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a gun-running syndicate linked to the Beretta pistol recovered from upcoming musician Oghenemine Ogidi before he was shot dead by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State.

    The arrests followed an intelligence-led investigation into the firearm, which was intercepted at a motor park in Uvwie Local Government Area on May 1.

    Police Trace Source of Firearm

    Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, disclosed the development on Monday, saying operatives tracked the suspects through coordinated operations in Bayelsa and Imo states.

    The suspects were identified as Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Clifford Boleyelefa, Amadi Princewill and Amadi Felix Chibuike.

    According to the police commissioner, Emmanuel Chukwuemeka was arrested in Bayelsa on May 4 alongside a friend whose phone was allegedly used to arrange the firearm purchase.

    How the Gun Changed Hands

    Oyeniyi said Chukwuemeka confessed to purchasing the gun from Amadi Princewill for N290,000 before selling it to a man identified as Desmond, who remains at large, for N380,000.

    Police said Desmond allegedly sent the firearm through a waybill service to Effurun and contacted Ogidi to collect the package and forward it to Sapele.

    The commissioner added that investigations led to the arrest of Princewill in Imo State on May 15.

    During interrogation, Princewill allegedly revealed that he bought the weapon from Amadi Felix for N200,000. Felix was subsequently arrested in Owerri on May 16.

    Background to Ogidi’s Death

    The case drew national attention after Ogidi was killed on April 26 while attempting to collect a package at a motor park in Effurun.

    Reports indicated that the package contained a hidden Beretta pistol, which Ogidi allegedly did not know about.

    After the weapon was discovered, police officers reportedly restrained the 28-year-old musician.

    A viral video from the scene showed Ogidi crying and insisting that he had been deceived into collecting the package.

    Despite his pleas, ASP Nuhu Usman allegedly shot him at close range.

    Investigation Continues

    The Delta State Police Command said investigations are ongoing as operatives continue efforts to uncover other members of the syndicate and dismantle the network.

    The command also assured the public that all individuals connected to the illegal firearm operation would be identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

  • “No Explanation” — Delta Police Spokesman Reacts to Viral Killing, Mentions ‘Spirituality’

    The Delta State Police Command has reacted to the viral video showing a suspect being shot by a police officer in Effurun, with spokesperson Bright Edafe saying the incident remains difficult to explain. He added that “spirituality may not be far from it,” as investigations continue.

    Edafe spoke during a live interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, addressing the growing outrage surrounding the incident.

    Viral Video Shows Handcuffed Suspect Shot

    Footage circulating online shows a man with his hands cuffed behind his back pleading before being shot by an officer. A police bus at the scene was marked “Effurun Area Command,” linking the incident to operatives in Delta State.

    The killing, widely described as extrajudicial, reportedly occurred on April 26 during an operation based on intelligence from members of the public.

    Police Say Officer Violated Operational Rules

    In an earlier statement, the command said the victim, identified as 28-year-old Mene Ogidi, was arrested while attempting to waybill a parcel suspected to contain a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.

    According to the police, the officer leading the team, ASP Nuhu Usman, acted outside established procedures. The command said he violated Force Order 237 and the Nigeria Police Force’s standard operating guidelines by discharging his firearm.

    Edafe Admits Difficulty Explaining Officer’s Action

    Reacting to the development, Edafe said the command is still trying to understand what led to the shooting. He described the situation as one of the most challenging moments in his role.

    “Having an incident that cannot be explained is very difficult. There is no explanation for this,” he said. He added that while the police cannot formally attribute the act to spirituality, “that may not be far from it.”

    Officer Arrested, Disciplinary Process Underway

    The police confirmed that the officer involved has been arrested and transferred to Abuja to face disciplinary proceedings. Authorities say further investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

    The case has drawn widespread attention across social media and news platforms, intensifying calls for accountability.

    Incident Revives Concerns Over Police Conduct

    The killing has renewed public concern over the use of force by security operatives, coming nearly six years after the #EndSARS protests against police brutality. The latest development is expected to keep pressure on authorities as demands for transparency and justice continue to grow.