Five police officers facing allegations linked to the death of a Delta State-based musician and dispatch rider, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, have been remanded in custody by a High Court sitting in Asaba.
The officers were brought before the court on Monday in a case marked THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026 and presided over by Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro.
The defendants are Assistant Superintendents of Police Usman Nuhu, Onoloko Dauroupamo and Okoh Kelechi, alongside Inspectors Goodluck Kingsley and Omonigho Ahweyevu.
The court ordered that the officers be held at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further proceedings and adjourned the matter until June 15, 2026, to enable the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to provide legal advice on the case.
Proceedings were conducted behind closed doors, with journalists reportedly denied access to the courtroom.
Speaking after the hearing, human rights advocate Harrison Gwamnishu described the court appearance of the officers as a significant development in the pursuit of justice for the deceased.
According to him, the court directed that the suspects remain in custody while the DPP reviews the case file and determines the next legal steps.
He expressed optimism that the legal process would progress swiftly, paving the way for the commencement of a full trial.
Gwamnishu, however, raised concerns over what he described as inadequate communication with the victim’s family, alleging that relatives had not been formally briefed on the status of investigations or granted access to the autopsy report.
He also claimed there were attempts to limit public access to the proceedings, though journalists and observers insisted on monitoring developments in the matter.
The activist further disclosed that future hearings could be conducted virtually, with the accused participating remotely from the correctional facility.
Members of the deceased’s family also voiced dissatisfaction over the handling of information relating to the case.
A cousin of the late musician, Emuobor Alex, said relatives only became aware of the court session through unofficial channels and hurried from Warri to Asaba after receiving information from activists.
He lamented that they arrived after proceedings had concluded and appealed to relevant authorities to ensure the family receives timely updates on subsequent developments.
“Our only appeal is to be kept informed. We want to know what is happening in the case involving our late brother,” he said.
Also speaking, the deceased’s elder brother, Victory Ogidi, criticised what he described as a lack of transparency, noting that the family had relied largely on social media reports and third-party sources for information.
He urged the Delta State Ministry of Justice, the Attorney-General and the Nigeria Police Force to maintain regular communication with the family as the case progresses.
Oghenemine Ogidi died on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, following an incident in which he was allegedly intercepted while delivering a package reportedly containing a firearm and ammunition.
The circumstances surrounding his death sparked widespread public outrage, particularly after a video related to the incident circulated on social media.
The case has since attracted significant attention from civil society groups, rights advocates and members of the public, who continue to demand accountability and justice.