Five Police Officers Held Over Delta Musician's Death

Five police officers linked to the death of 28-year-old Delta State musician and delivery worker Oghenemine Ogidi, known as OG Millan, were taken to court on Monday. They appeared before High Court 5 in Asaba.

The case is filed under Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026 and is being handled by Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro.

The officers facing charges include ASP Usman Nuhu (42), ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo (47), ASP Okoh Kelechi (46), Inspector Goodluck Kingsley (42), and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu (41).

The court ordered the officers to be held at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre while the case moves forward.

The court has set the next date for June 15, 2026, for arraignment after the Directorate of Public Prosecutions requested legal advice.

Journalists were not allowed in the courtroom during the hearing.

After the session, human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu said it was a good sign for justice that the officers appeared in court. He mentioned that the judge decided they should stay in custody while the DPP reviews the case.

“Today, they finally brought the officers to court, including the main suspect and others. The judge ordered that they remain in custody while the DPP looks into the case,” he stated.

Gwamnishu is hopeful that the legal process will move quickly so the trial can start soon. But he expressed concern that the family of the deceased has not been properly informed about the case.

He said the family claimed they have not seen the autopsy report or received formal updates on the investigation. Gwamnishu also noted there were efforts to limit public access to the proceedings, though journalists and observers insisted on being there.

He added that future hearings might happen online, with the suspects joining from the correctional center while the court follows the proceedings remotely.

Emuobor Alex, a cousin of the deceased, shared that the family was not well informed about the court session and only found out through unofficial channels.

He said family members traveled from Warri to Asaba after getting word early in the morning that the case would be heard in court.

“We were told to reach out to the Commissioner of Police but later got updates from activists that the case would be heard today. We hurried to Asaba immediately,” he explained.

Alex mentioned that the family arrived at the court only to find that the proceedings had already finished, which left them upset. He urged the Delta State Ministry of Justice and other officials to keep the family updated in the future.

“Our only request is to be kept in the loop. We want to know what is happening with our late brother’s case,” he said.

Victory Ogidi, the elder brother of the deceased, also voiced his frustration over the lack of communication from the authorities. He said the family has been depending on social media and third-party sources for updates.

“We lost our brother, and we should not rely on social media to find out what is happening in a case that affects us directly,” he said.

Victory urged the Attorney-General of Delta State, the Ministry of Justice, and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure transparency and regular updates for the family.

He emphasized that the family is not asking for special treatment, just proper information and inclusion in the process.

The case started from Ogidi’s death on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State. He was reportedly stopped while delivering a package that allegedly contained a firearm and ammunition, causing public anger after a video of the incident went viral.

The case continues to attract attention from human rights groups, family members, and the public as progress is made.