A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba has ordered the remand of five police officers over their alleged involvement in the death of 28-year-old musician and delivery worker, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan.
The defendants, ASP Usman Nuhu (42), ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo (47), ASP Okoh Kelechi (46), Inspector Goodluck Kingsley (42), and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu (41), were brought before the court in connection with the case filed under Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026.
Following brief proceedings on Monday, the presiding judge, Justice Marshal Umukoro, ordered that the officers be remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further hearing.
The matter was subsequently adjourned to June 15, 2026, for arraignment after the court was informed that legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) was being awaited.
Speaking after the hearing, human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who was present in court, described the development as a significant step toward accountability, noting that the suspects had finally been produced before the court.
According to him, the court directed that the defendants remain in custody while the DPP reviews the case file and issues legal advice.
Gwamnishu, however, expressed concern over what he described as poor communication between authorities and the deceased’s family, alleging that they had not been formally updated on key developments, including access to the autopsy report and the progress of investigations.
He also raised concerns about alleged attempts to restrict public access to the proceedings, although journalists and other observers were eventually allowed into the courtroom.
He further disclosed that subsequent sittings in the case may be conducted virtually, with the defendants appearing from custody while proceedings are monitored remotely.
Family members of the deceased also voiced frustration over what they described as inadequate communication from relevant authorities.
A cousin of the deceased, Emuobor Alex, said the family was not officially informed about the court sitting and only learned of it through activists and unofficial sources.
He explained that relatives travelled from Warri to Asaba after hearing that the matter would be heard, but arrived after the proceedings had ended.
Another family member, Victory Ogidi, the deceased’s elder brother, said the family had been forced to rely on social media for updates on a case that directly affects them.
He called on the Delta State Ministry of Justice, the Attorney-General, and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure timely and transparent communication with the family throughout the legal process.