In a major shake up, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has ordered the mass transfer of 1,332 officers from Delta State Command, following recent alleged extrajudicial killing that triggered widespread public outrage.
The directive comes in the aftermath of the killing of a 28-year man -Ogenemine Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, an incident that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, sparking national condemnation.
Reports indicate that the victim was restrained before being shot at a close range by a police officer, an act widely described as a violation of operational procedures and hunan rights standards.
As part of broader internal measures, the IGP directed that officers connected to the Delta Command be deployed, a move seen as part of efforts to restore public trust and enforce accountability with the police force.
However, Nigeria Police has reiterated it zero tolerance for misconduct, emphasizing that officers found culpable in unlawful actions will face strict disciplinary and legal consequences.
The development has continued to generate reactions across the country, with civil society groups and citizen calling for justice and reforms to address cases of police brutality.
-9News Nigeria.
