Five police officers accused of involvement in the death of Delta State musician and delivery worker, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, have been remanded by a High Court sitting in Asaba.
The officers were arraigned on Monday, June 1, 2026, before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro of High Court 5 in Asaba in a case filed under Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026.
The defendants are ASP Usman Nuhu, ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu.
Following the proceedings, the court ordered that the officers be remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further action on the matter.
The case was adjourned to June 15, 2026, for arraignment after a request was made for legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
Journalists were, however, denied access to the courtroom during the proceedings.
Reacting after the hearing, human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu described the court appearance of the officers as a significant step towards justice for the deceased and his family.
According to him, the court directed that the suspects remain in custody while the Directorate of Public Prosecutions reviews the case.
“Today, they finally produced the officers in court, including the principal suspect and others. The judge ordered that they remain in custody while the DPP reviews the case,” he said.
Gwamnishu expressed optimism that the legal process would progress swiftly, allowing the trial to commence without unnecessary delays.
He, however, raised concerns over what he described as poor communication with the deceased’s family, alleging that they had not been given access to the autopsy report or adequately briefed on the progress of investigations.
He also claimed there were attempts to limit public observation of the proceedings, although journalists and other observers insisted on being present.
According to him, future hearings may be conducted virtually, with the defendants appearing from the correctional facility while proceedings are monitored remotely from the courtroom.
A cousin of the deceased, Emuobor Alex, also expressed dissatisfaction with the level of communication from authorities, saying the family only learned about the court sitting through unofficial channels.
He explained that relatives travelled from Warri to Asaba after receiving information early in the day that the matter would be heard in court.
“We were advised to contact the Commissioner of Police but later got information from activists that the case would be heard today. We rushed down to Asaba immediately,” he said.
Alex said the family arrived after the proceedings had ended and appealed to the Delta State Ministry of Justice and other relevant authorities to ensure they are properly informed about future developments.
“Our only request is to be carried along. We want to know what is happening in the case of our late brother,” he added.
The deceased’s elder brother, Victory Ogidi, also criticised the lack of official communication, saying the family had been forced to rely on social media and third-party sources for updates.
“We lost our brother, and we should not be relying on social media to know what is happening in a case that concerns us directly,” he said.
He called on the Delta State Attorney-General, the Ministry of Justice and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure transparency and provide regular updates to the family.
The case stems from the death of Ogidi on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State. He was allegedly intercepted while delivering a package said to contain a firearm and ammunition, an incident that sparked widespread public outrage after a video linked to the case circulated online.
The matter continues to attract attention from human rights groups, family members and members of the public as legal proceedings continue.
