“The Nigerian authorities must ensure that the extrajudicial execution of Mene Ogidi on 26 April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, involving an officer of the Nigeria Police identified as ASP Nuhu Usman is promptly, thoroughly, and transparently investigated,” Amnesty International said. It added that “it is horrifying that an unarmed young man who clearly posed no threat to anyone was gunned down at close range, in utter disdain for the right to life,” insisting that such killings “cannot be justified under any circumstances whatsoever.
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Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to ensure a prompt and transparent investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi, by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State. Via a communiqué on Wednesday, the organisation criticised the incident, describing it as a violation of the right to life and a reflection...
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- Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to ensure a prompt and transparent investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi, by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State.
- Via a communiqué on Wednesday, the organisation criticised the incident, describing it as a violation of the right to life and a reflection of ongoing concerns about police accountability in Nigeria.
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Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to ensure a prompt and transparent investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi, by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State. Via a communiqué on Wednesday, the organisation criticised the incident, describing it as a violation of the right to life and a reflection...
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April 29, 2026
