Five police officers accused in connection with the death of Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, were on Monday arraigned before High Court 5 sitting in Asaba, Delta State.
The defendants include ASP Usman Nuhu (42), ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo (47), ASP Okoh Kelechi (46), Inspector Goodluck Kingsley (42), and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu (41). The case, filed under Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026, came before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro.
The officers were ordered to be remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further proceedings in the matter, just as the court adjourned the case till June 15, 2026, for arraignment, following a request for legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.
Unfortunately, the family was not informed, just as journalists were not allowed into the courtroom during the proceedings.
Family members of the 28-year-old musician allegedly killed by some policemen have lamented that the police authorities have refused to update them on developments in the case.
Speaking after the hearing, human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu described the officers’ appearance in court as a positive step toward justice.
He said the court ordered that the suspects remain in custody pending legal advice from the DPP.
“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.
He raised concerns that the deceased’s family had not been properly updated on developments in the case.
According to him, the family alleged that they had not been shown the autopsy report or formally briefed on the investigation.
He also claimed there were attempts to restrict public observation of the proceedings, although journalists and observers insisted on being present.
Gwamnishu further disclosed that future hearings may be conducted virtually, with the suspects appearing from the correctional facility while proceedings are followed remotely in court. He expressed hope that the legal process would move quickly so the full trial could commence.
Also speaking, a cousin of the deceased, Emuobor Alex, said the family was not adequately informed about the court sitting and only got details through unofficial sources.
He explained that family members travelled from Warri to Asaba after receiving early morning information 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 at the court after proceedings had already ended, leaving them frustrated.
He appealed to the Delta State Ministry of Justice and other authorities to ensure timely communication with the family going forward.
“Our only request is to be carried along. We want to know what is happening in the case of our late brother,” he said.
Similarly, the elder brother of the deceased, Victory Ogidi, also complained about the lack of communication from the authorities handling the case.
He said the family had been relying on social media and third-party information instead of official 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.
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 stressed that the family was not asking for special treatment, but only to be properly informed and included in the process.
