Police-600×375.webpThe Delta State Police Command has arrested Assistant Superintendent of Police Usman Nuhu for killing a 28-year-old suspect, Mene Ogidi, in Effurun on Sunday. In a statement, police spokesperson Bright Edafe said the officer has been transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for disciplinary proceedings.

The suspect was reportedly apprehended while attempting to waybill a parcel allegedly containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition. Force Public Relations Officer Anthony Placid confirmed the officer discharged his firearm in violation of regulations. The Inspector-General of Police has extended condolences to the deceased’s family.

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A family loses a relative to extra-judicial killing despite the suspect being restrained.
Police accountability is tested as the officer faces disciplinary proceedings and possible prosecution.
Public trust in law enforcement suffers when officers violate use-of-force regulations.
The victim’s death occurred while he was already restrained with hands tied behind his back.
The IGP’s zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions faces a real test in this case.

Watch whether the force disciplinary committee recommends prosecution and what sentence, if any, is handed down to the officer.

Sources: Premium Times

The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has successfully secured the release of fourteen victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.

The rescue followed sustained intelligence-driven operations and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal elements in the maritime corridor. The Inspector-General of Police commended the joint security team for the successful operation.

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The victims were rescued without harm through targeted operations across identified flashpoints.
They are currently undergoing medical evaluation and debriefing before being reunited with families.
The IGP described the rescue as a testament to effective inter-agency collaboration.
Efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend all perpetrators.
The operation targeted criminal elements along the busy maritime route.

The police assured the public that efforts to bring the abductors to justice are continuing.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, PM News

Passengers on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos were stranded on Monday night after a runway lighting failure at Victor Attah International Airport prevented an inbound aircraft from landing and halted an outbound flight. The incident occurred around 10 p.m., with passengers left without accommodation or transport.

Ibom Air spokesperson Anietie Essienette said the pilots had to abort landing and return to Lagos after the lights went off on short finals. The disruption comes about six months after Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno released N1.19 billion for airport upgrades, declaring the airport ready for night operations in October 2025.

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Passengers faced night-time stranding with no hotel or bus arrangement from the airline.
A N1.19bn upgrade meant to enable night operations failed to prevent the outage.
The airport’s reliability for night flights is now in question ahead of Ibom Air’s maiden international flight scheduled for May 2.
Limited airline competition on the Lagos-Uyo route leaves passengers with few alternatives.
Delayed luggage complaints from the same passenger preceded the lighting failure incident.

Watch whether the airport management explains the cause of the lighting failure and if the May 2 international flight proceeds as scheduled.

Sources: Premium Times