Five police officers accused in the death of popular Nigerian musician Oghenemine Ogidi, known as OG Millan, were arraigned before High Court 5 in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday, marking a significant step in the ongoing legal proceedings. The officers—ASP Usman Nuhu (42), ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo (47), ASP Okoh Kelechi (46), Inspector Goodluck Kingsley (42), and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu (41)—were charged under Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026. The case was heard by Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro, who ordered the suspects to be remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The court adjourned the matter to June 15, 2026, for formal arraignment.
Despite the arraignment, the family of the 28-year-old musician expressed deep frustration over the lack of communication from authorities. Family members were not officially informed of the court date, and journalists were barred from entering the courtroom during proceedings. This lack of transparency has intensified concerns about accountability and justice in the case. The family has repeatedly called for updates, including access to the autopsy report and formal briefings on the investigation, which they claim have not been provided.
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu welcomed the court’s decision to remand the suspects, calling it a positive development. He emphasized that the judge’s order to keep the officers in custody while the DPP reviews the case is a crucial step toward justice. However, he raised alarm over the exclusion of the family and the public from the proceedings, noting that journalists and observers had to insist on being present. Gwamnishu also revealed that future hearings may be conducted virtually, with the suspects appearing from the correctional facility while the court follows proceedings remotely.
Emuobor Alex, a cousin of OG Millan, shared that the family only learned of the court hearing through unofficial sources. He explained that they had traveled from Warri to Asaba after receiving early morning alerts, only to arrive after the hearing had concluded. “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,” Alex said, expressing disappointment at being left in the dark. He urged the Delta State Ministry of Justice and other authorities to ensure timely communication with the family moving forward.
Victory Ogidi, the elder brother of the deceased, echoed similar sentiments, stating that the family has been forced to rely on social media and third-party updates for information. “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 Attorney-General of Delta State, the Ministry of Justice, and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure transparency and regular updates. The family is not seeking special treatment, but only to be included and informed throughout the legal process.
The case continues to draw national attention, and the outcome will be closely watched as a test of justice and accountability in Nigeria’s law enforcement system.
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