Court remands five police officers over Delta musician’s death

Five police officers accused in the death of 28-year-old Delta State musician Oghenemine Ogidi, known as OG Millan, were remanded in custody on Monday. The officers, including two Assistant Superintendents of Police and two Inspectors, appeared before High Court 5 in Asaba. They are to remain at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre while the Directorate of Public Prosecutions reviews the case.

The court adjourned the proceedings to June 15, 2026, for arraignment, awaiting legal advice. Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, present at the hearing, described the officers' appearance as a positive step. However, he raised concerns that the deceased's family had not been adequately informed about the investigation's progress, including access to the autopsy report.

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Today, they finally produced the officers in court, including the principal suspect and others. The judge ordered that they remain in custody while the DPP reviews the case.

Family members, who traveled from Warri to Asaba after receiving unofficial information about the court sitting, arrived after the proceedings concluded, leading to frustration. A cousin of the deceased, Emuobor Alex, appealed to the Delta State Ministry of Justice for better communication and to ensure the family is kept informed.

Concerns were also raised about potential restrictions on public observation of the proceedings, though journalists and observers insisted on their presence. Future hearings may be conducted virtually, with the accused appearing remotely from the correctional facility.

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Our only request is to be carried along. We want to know what is happening in the case of our l