Mother Of Slain Delta Artiste Narrates What Transpired.The mother of 28- year old Mene Ogidi,who was shot dead by a police officer in Delta State,has narrated how the incident occurred.
Kano —
Mrs Oghenemine Ogidi , whose son was killed by a police officer in Effurun,Delta State,narrates the trauma she had been going through since the occurrence of the incident.
She described how she heard her son’s voice over the radio pleading with the police officers not to kill him.
“On Tuesday, I switched on the radio after 9 pm. As I turned on the radio, I heard a person shouting, “Please, officer, please officer, they only told me to go and pick the parcel. I am ready to take you to the person in Sapele” she said
” When I heard that voice, I told my children it sounded as if Mene was talking. But because my children had earlier heard about the incident, they did not want me to know. However, I told them that I was sure of the voice I heard” she added
Mother Of Slain Delta Artiste Narrates What Transpired
She further revealed how his siblings found out that he had been shot in the leg and hand.
The deceased mother lamented the trauma,pain and ordeal she had been undergoing since the incident occurred.
” I felt real pain that would naturally happen to anyone who lost their child in such a cruel manner. As I am here, my mind has not been at rest, but because people are around me, I can talk to you.Before now, when you called me, the power to talk was not there. I am in pain; I am in great pain. My son was a musician. He promised me that he would take me around the world. Which compensation would be bigger than the promise my son gave me?” she stated
Speaking on the compensation to be paid,she narrated how the deceased took care of her when she was sick and promised to take her around the world.
Mother Of Slain Deltan Artiste Narrates What Transpired
” He cleaned my urine and faeces during that time. Can the person who wants to pay compensation do the things my son would have done for me” she lamented
Mrs Oghenemine Ogidi, recollects how one of her sons was killed four years ago by an unknown police officer.
” We do not even know where he was killed. When we got to the police station, we were told that they did not arrest my son” she said
So, when I saw the crowd, I shouted and said, “Have they killed my son again? This time, they must show me who killed my son.” she said amidst tears
How Police Officer Shot Mene Ogidi
A video showing the shooting of the suspect, Mene Ogidi,who was arrested by police officers attached to the Delta police command went viral on social media.
Mother Of Slain Deltan Artiste Narrates What Transpired
In the two minute video, the suspect is seen sitting on the ground with his hands tied behind his back with a rope.
The suspect can be heard pleading with the police officers not to shoot him, saying he was deceived by a friend who is residing in the Sapele area of Delta state.
The suspect amidst tears said he would take the officers to his friend’s house in Sapele who gave him the parcel.
“Officers, abeg, I go tell you everything. Na my friend deceived me. E dey Sapele. I go carry you go the place,” the suspect begged the officers in Pidgin English” he said
Mother Of Slain Deltan Artiste Narrates What Transpired
As the suspect was pleading with the officers, one of them, dressed in mufti, was seen cocking his rifle and then shooting directly at the suspect.
Immediately, the suspect laid on the ground as passers-by watched the incident.
Afterwards, the police officers carried the body into a Toyota Sienna vehicle with the inscription: “The Nigeria Police Force Effurun Area Command, Uvwie
It was alleged that the suspect was found with a pistol. The video has sparked outrage on social media.
HURIWA Condemns act, demand justice over extrajudicial killings across Nigeria.
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) in a statement by its National Coordinator Emmanuel Onwubiko,has condemned what it described as a growing pattern of extrajudicial killings by operatives of the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force, calling the trend dangerous and unacceptable.
The group said Nigeria is increasingly witnessing a situation where institutions meant to protect lives are implicated in their violation, citing persistent reports of unlawful killings as evidence of impunity, weak accountability, and systemic disregard for human rights under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“The recent killing of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps, in Abuja, is a painful reminder of this reality. Eyewitness accounts and family testimonies suggest that the young man was shot inside his home in Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, raising serious questions about the official claim of ‘crossfire’ during an anti-robbery operation.’ the group said
” The incident underscores a broader and more disturbing pattern where security agencies routinely provide convenient explanations without transparent, independent investigations or accountability for those responsible” the group added
Mother Of Slain Deltan Artiste Narrates What Transpired
The group,also called for all cases of alleged extrajudicial killings to be subjected to transparent, independent, and time-bound investigations, with full public disclosure of findings.
Gov Oborevwori speaks on the incident
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force for its swift and decisive action following the alleged extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi involving police officers in the state.
The governor specifically praised the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for approving the dismissal and prosecution of Assistant Superintendent of Police Nuhu Usman, alongside other officers found culpable in the incident
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, Oborevwori described the killing as “barbaric, unlawful, and a grave violation of the sanctity of human life,” noting that the police leadership’s response signals accountability within the system.
He said the disciplinary measures taken against the officers, particularly in light of the widely circulated video of the incident, represent a critical step towards restoring public trust in law enforcement institutions.
Mother Of Slain Deltan Artiste Narrates What Transpired
The governor also urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring them of his administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, safeguarding lives and property, and promoting a just and humane society
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