Court remands five police officers over death of Delta musician OG Millan

Five police officers linked to the death of Delta State musician and delivery rider Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, have been remanded in custody after appearing before a High Court in Asaba.

The officers, namely ASP Usman Nuhu, ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu, were brought before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro of High Court 5 on Monday.

The matter, filed as Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026, was adjourned until June 15, 2026, as the court awaits legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Justice Umukoro ordered that the defendants be held at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.

Access to the courtroom was restricted during the sitting, with journalists barred from observing the proceedings.

Reacting after the hearing, human rights advocate Harrison Gwamnishu welcomed the court appearance of the officers, describing it as progress in the pursuit of justice.

“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 move swiftly and eventually lead to a full trial. However, he criticised what he described as inadequate communication with the victim’s relatives.

According to him, members of the family complained that they had neither been given access to the autopsy report nor properly informed about the status of investigations.

He also alleged that there were efforts to limit public observation of the proceedings, although journalists and other observers sought access to the court.

The activist further revealed that subsequent hearings could be conducted virtually, with the defendants participating from the correctional facility while proceedings are monitored remotely.

Relatives of the late musician also voiced frustration over what they described as poor communication from authorities.

A cousin of the deceased, Emuobor Alex, said the family only learnt of the court session through unofficial channels and travelled from Warri to Asaba after receiving information early in the day.

“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 noted that the family arrived after the proceedings had ended and appealed to the Delta State Ministry of Justice to keep them 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 said.

The deceased’s elder brother, Victory Ogidi, echoed similar concerns, saying the family had depended largely on social media and third-party reports for information about the case.

“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.

Victory called on the Delta State Attorney-General, the Ministry of Justice and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure regular communication with the family.

He stressed that their demand was not for preferential treatment but for transparency and inclusion in the judicial process.

Ogidi died on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State. He was reportedly stopped while delivering a package alleged to contain a firearm and ammunition. The incident generated widespread public attention after a video related to the case circulated online.

The matter continues to attract interest from rights groups, the victim’s family and members of the public as legal proceedings continue.