Delta State Police Deny Rumors Of Missing Remains Following Viral Execution Of Singer Mene Ogidi

SP Bright Edafe confirms Mene Ogidi’s body is in the mortuary for a mandatory autopsy, dismissing influencer claims that the singer’s remains are missing.

By: AXL Media

Published: May 2, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Legit.ng

Addressing Allegations Of Missing Evidence

The Delta State Police Command has officially responded to viral claims regarding the whereabouts of Mene Ogidi, the 28 year old singer killed during a widely publicized police encounter. Following allegations by social media influencer Rinu Oduala that the authorities could not locate the victim's remains, Police Public Relations Officer SP Bright Edafe clarified that the body is being held at a mortuary. Edafe emphasized that the family has been fully briefed on the location of the remains and granted permission to view them upon request, countering the narrative of a lack of transparency.

Legal Justification For Compulsory Autopsy

Despite the public nature of the shooting, which was captured in a viral video, the police department insists that an autopsy is a non negotiable legal requirement. Edafe explained that because the incident is being treated as a case of suspected murder, medical examination is mandatory under Nigerian law to secure a conviction in court. The spokesperson noted that the Ogidi family has already consented to this arrangement, which is intended to provide the forensic evidence necessary to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Backlash Over Terminology And Procedural Delays

The police update has sparked significant friction on social media, with many Nigerians criticizing the use of the term suspected murder for a crime witnessed by thousands online. Netizens expressed frustration over the necessity of an autopsy for a victim shot at close range, questioning why procedural hurdles are being emphasized when the footage appears definitive. SP Bright Edafe defended the terminology, stating that the law presumes a suspect innocent until proven guilty, even when the visual evidence appears clear to the public.