Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
One by one, they walked into High Court 5 in Asaba on Monday, June 1, 2026 – five police officers, handcuffed and silent, their faces drained of the swagger that viral footage had captured just five weeks earlier. The lead suspect, ASP Nuhu Usman (42), stared ahead as he was joined by ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo (47), ASP Okoh Kelechi (46), Inspector Goodluck Kingsley (42), and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu (41). Presiding Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro listened as the prosecution filed the case under Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026. Then came the order that sent a quiet ripple of relief through the grieving family seated in the back: the five defendants would be remanded at the Ogwashi‑Uku Correctional Centre until the Directorate of Public Prosecutions completes its legal advice. The court adjourned to June 15, 2026, for formal arraignment.
The judicial milestone came nearly five weeks after the killing of 28‑year‑old musician and delivery worker Oghenemine Ogidi – known to his fans as OG Millan – whose death on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, sparked nationwide outrage after a graphic video circulated online. In the clip, Ogidi is seen with his hands bound behind his back, pleading for his life, offering to cooperate, while Usman, allegedly off‑duty and without assignment, discharged his weapon. According to a reconstruction by Sunday PUNCH, the incident began when a friend called Ogidi to collect a parcel at Effurun Main Park. A dispute broke out, the package was opened, and bystanders claimed to have found a Beretta pistol and ammunition. Ogidi was restrained, and police were called. A patrol team was dispatched – but Usman, who was not on duty and had not been assigned to the patrol, reportedly picked up his weapon and joined the responding officers. A viral video corroborates the core of this account: it shows Usman firing at close range while Ogidi’s hands are visibly bound.
The officers’ remand follows a swift sequence of disciplinary actions. The Inspector‑General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ordered the dismissal and criminal prosecution of all officers found culpable, a decision forwarded to the Police Service Commission for ratification. The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, condemned the killing as “unwarranted, unprovoked and barbaric,” pledged that the state government would follow the case to its conclusion, and vowed that justice must not only be done but “must be seen to be done”.
Yet, as the court doors closed, the family of Oghenemine Ogidi was left with a bitter residue of frustration. The victim’s cousin, Emuobor Alex, told reporters that family members were not properly informed about the court sitting and only learned of it through unofficial channels. “We rushed down to Asaba immediately, but proceedings had already ended,” he said, urging the Delta State Ministry of Justice to ensure timely communication. His brother, Victory Ogidi, added: “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 called for transparency and regular updates from the Attorney‑General’s office and the Nigeria Police Force.
The officers’ remand is a significant step in a case that has exposed deep fractures in police accountability. The mother of the slain musician, speaking during a condolence visit, alleged that she had now lost two sons to police brutality – the first in 2022, and now Oghenemine. She demanded that all four officers present at the scene face the same death her son suffered. The Delta State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, had earlier described the killing as “unexplainable” and confirmed that Usman would be tried for murder. A police statement also confirmed that the remains of Ogidi are being held at a mortuary, and an autopsy is compulsory, a fact the family had agreed to.
Outside the courtroom, human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who has tracked the case from the beginning, described the officers’ appearance as “a positive step toward justice.” He expressed hope that the legal process would move quickly, but raised concerns that the family had not been shown the autopsy report or formally briefed on investigations. He also disclosed that future hearings might be conducted virtually, with the suspects appearing from the correctional facility while proceedings are followed remotely in court.
For the five officers now locked in the Ogwashi‑Uku Correctional Centre, the legal road ahead is long. But for the family of OG Millan, the wait has already been too long – and the promise that “justice must be seen to be done” remains a plea, not yet a verdict.
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