A Delta State High Court has remanded five dismissed police officers accused of involvement in the alleged extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old musician Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millions, pending legal advice from the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The defendants are ASP Nuhu Usman, 42; ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo, 47; ASP Okoh Kelechi, 46; Inspector Goodluck Kingsley, 42; and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu, 41.
All five men are facing charges ranging from murder to negligent acts causing harm in connection with the fatal shooting, which sparked widespread outrage after a viral video of the incident circulated on social media.
The case stems from the April 26, 2026, fatal shooting of Ogidi at Effurun Motor Park in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, an incident that triggered public outrage after a video emerged online allegedly showing ASP Usman firing an AK-47 rifle at close range.
The dismissed officers were arraigned on Tuesday before the Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba in Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026, Commissioner of Police vs Usman Nuhu & 4 Others.
According to the charges, ASP Usman is standing trial on a one-count charge of murder punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. C21, Vol. 1, Laws of Delta State of Nigeria, 2006, while the remaining four officers are facing charges of negligent acts causing harm under Section 344 of the same law.
The defendants all pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to them in court.
Following their plea, the trial judge ordered that they be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ogwashi-Uku, pending the receipt of legal advice from the Department of Public Prosecutions and further proceedings in the matter.
Speaking after the arraignment, Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole (SAN), who led the prosecution, described the commencement of the trial as a significant step in the pursuit of justice.
“The defendants have been arraigned and have taken their pleas, which they are entitled to do. They pleaded not guilty, but our case is very straightforward. Nobody has the right to make himself the accuser, the judge and the executioner,” he said.
Ohwovoriole described the alleged killing as “abhorrent,” adding that the state government would prosecute the case diligently and ensure justice is served.
He urged members of the public to remain calm and allow the judicial process to run its course, assuring that the prosecution is fully prepared to present all witnesses when the trial begins.
“We are fully prepared for the trial, and I can assure the public that justice will be served,” he added.
Counsel to two of the defendants, Barrister C. Promise, said the defence would be ready to proceed with trial on the adjourned date and was not disputing the court process.
“They have taken their pleas and the matter has been adjourned. We will return to court on the adjourned date for the trial,” he said.