Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Olohundare Jimoh, has condemned the killing of a suspect in Delta State, stating that no Nigerian deserves to die in the hands of any law enforcement agency.
Jimoh made the remarks during an interview from 7:16 on Channels Television on Friday, May 8, 2026, while addressing concerns over public trust in the Nigeria Police Force and the recent incident involving a suspect identified as Oghenemine Ogidi.
Speaking during the interview, the AIG said the police remain accountable to the Nigerian public and must continue to educate officers on professionalism, human rights, and constitutional responsibilities. “The issue of the trust is being worked upon because any organization such as the Nigerian Police Force that had the responsibility of securing the people, we are subject to public opinion,” he said.
He added, “And because we are subject to public opinion, we have to grapple on day to day in educating our personnel, in ensuring that they conform with the dictates as is restricted in respect for human rights and dignity in the constitution.”
Referring to the Delta State incident, Jimoh said the Inspector General of Police had taken immediate steps against officers found culpable in the matter: “So when you dwell into that of Delta state, see what has happened there, the IGP would be the big stick against those responsible. Because even though the guy has committed a crime, no individual, no Nigerian, worth to die in the hands of any law enforcement agency.”
He added that suspects should be subjected to legal procedures rather than extrajudicial actions. “It is the process of the court that we have to take the person through, and in the process of the court, the court can look at the matter and take appropriate judgment that is appropriate in that regard,” Jimoh said. He added, “So no Nigerian deserves to die in the hands of any law enforcement agent, including the police force.”
Providing details of the incident, the AIG said the suspect, identified as Oghenemine Ogidi, allegedly transported a package from Sapele to Warri through a motor park courier service. “And that is why when the person, his name is Oghenemine Ogidi, went to Sapele, from Sapele to Warri, to dispatch to a person, they told them at the garage that this is a baby cloth,” he said. “And in the process, they felt it, and they felt it’s heavy,” he added.
Jimoh stated that the parcel was later opened by the courier handlers, who allegedly discovered a locally fabricated pistol and four rounds of live ammunition concealed inside. “So they went behind the courier himself, opened it, and discovered a locally made fabricated barricade pistol with four rounds of live ammunition,” he said.
He explained that the Area Commander was immediately contacted and officers were mobilised to arrest the suspect. “They called in the area commander, and the commander swiftly now mobilized a team to go there to pick the suspect. He did not direct them to shoot the suspect,” Jimoh stated. “Even if the catches of arms are much more than that, no individual should die,” he added.
According to him, the Inspector General of Police subsequently directed the Assistant Inspector General in charge of Zone 5, Dogo Suleman, to visit the community and meet with the victim’s family. “And in the process, the IG promptly moved in and directed AIG in charge of Zone 5, AIG Dogo Suleman, to quickly move in,” he said.
He added, “Who promptly went to Sapele, meet with the family, in conjunction with the local government chairman of the area, pay a condolence visit, and assure them that just judgment will be done in the matter.”…Read_More…