Five Police Officers Remanded Over Alleged Killing of Musician

Delta Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright,

Five Police Officers Remanded Over Alleged Killing of Musician

Asaba, Delta State – A High Court sitting in Asaba has ordered the remand of five police officers in connection with the alleged killing of Oghenemine Million Ogidi, a 28-year-old musician and delivery worker popularly known as OG Millan. The defendants, arraigned under Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026 before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro, 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 that all five officers be remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The case has been adjourned to June 15, 2026, for further hearing.

Journalists were reportedly barred from entering the courtroom during the arraignment, limiting public access to the proceedings. Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who was present, described the appearance of the officers as “a positive step towards ensuring accountability and justice.” Gwamnishu added that the court directed all suspects to remain in custody while the DPP reviews the case file and provides necessary legal advice. He also suggested that future hearings might be conducted virtually, with the defendants appearing from the correctional facility.

Relatives of the deceased have expressed frustration over what they describe as a lack of official communication from authorities. Victory Ogidi, the elder brother of the deceased, said the family has been forced to rely on social media reports and unofficial sources for updates on the investigation and court proceedings. “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. Another relative, Emuobor Alex, said the family traveled from Warri to Asaba after hearing unconfirmed reports that the case would be heard, only to arrive after proceedings had ended. The family has also alleged that they have not been shown the autopsy report nor formally briefed on the case status.

The killing sparked immediate protests, with angry youths in Effurun blocking the Ekpan Police Station to demand justice. Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, condemned the incident as an extrajudicial killing and a clear violation of police rules and procedures. He ordered the immediate arrest of ASP Nuhu Usman and his transfer to the State Headquarters in Asaba for disciplinary action. The officer was later moved to Force Headquarters, Abuja, to appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee.

Delta State Police Command spokesperson Bright Edafe described the incident as a “difficult moment” for the force. In remarks that drew widespread criticism, Edafe attributed the killing to “spirituality,” stating, “Police cannot attribute problem to spirituality, but in this case, spirituality is the only explanation for what he did.” He confirmed that the officer acted unprofessionally and would be tried for murder.

In a heartbreaking interview following the incident, the mother of the deceased revealed that she has now lost two sons to police brutality in separate incidents. She demanded that all four officers present at the scene be prosecuted, saying: “Not that it will bring my child back, but I will know that Nigeria tried for me.”

The five officers remain in custody at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending the outcome of the DPP’s legal advice. The case returns to court on June 15, 2026. Human rights observers have called for transparency in the judicial process, while the victim’s family continues to appeal for regular updates from the Delta State Ministry of Justice, the Attorney-General’s office, and the Nigeria Police Force.