Dr Tolu Aderemi has strongly condemned the reported killing of a young Delta State indigene by a police officer, describing the incident as a grave violation of justice and human dignity, and calling for urgent institutional accountability.
The legal practitioner, who currently serves as Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch Law Reform and Monitoring Committee and is a Partner at Perchstone & Graeys, expressed deep concern over the gruesome event said to have occurred in Effurun, Delta State. The incident, which has circulated widely in a disturbing video, allegedly involved the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Mr Mene Ogidi under circumstances that appear both unjustifiable and contrary to established standards governing police conduct.
Dr Aderemi noted that the deceased, by all indications, posed no immediate threat and had reportedly offered to cooperate with law enforcement by providing relevant information. He described the act as not only excessive but suggestive of conduct inconsistent with the ethical and professional obligations of police officers.
Emphasising the need for justice, Dr Aderemi urged the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to take proactive steps in safeguarding public interest. He called for the NBA Public Interest Committee to closely monitor the disciplinary process and any ensuing prosecution of the officers involved.
He further advocated for the assignment of counsel to hold a watching brief on behalf of the Association, ensuring that the case is pursued diligently and without compromise. According to him, such intervention is critical to reinforcing public confidence in the justice system and demonstrating the NBA’s commitment to the rule of law and the protection of fundamental rights.
Dr Aderemi concluded by stressing that incidents of this nature must not be allowed to recur, and that accountability must remain central to policing in a democratic society.
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