Ex-police officer, four others remanded over singer's killing in Delta

A Delta State High Court has ordered the remand of five suspects, including a dismissed police officer, in connection with the fatal shooting of singer Oghenemine Mene Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan. The incident occurred on April 26 in Effurun, Delta State.

Ogidi, 28, was at the Effurun Motor Park to receive a waybill when park operators became suspicious of a parcel he was expecting. Their demand for it to be opened led to a confrontation. When the parcel was opened, it contained a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition, intensifying the operators' apprehension.

Despite the singer's pleas and assurances that he would cooperate, an armed police operative attached to the Effurun Area Command shot him dead. A video of the incident, which circulated widely, showed the handcuffed singer on the ground before the shooting. The killing sparked outrage and demands for justice.

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I will tell you everything. My friends deceived me.

The suspects, led by former Assistant Superintendent of Police Nuhu Usman, were brought before High Court 5 in Asaba. They are to be held at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further proceedings. Human rights advocate Harrison Gwamnishu confirmed the development, stating the case file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

Authorities stated that Usman acted in violation of police procedures. He has been taken into custody and transferred to Force Headquarters in Abuja. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer confirmed that Usman discharged his firearm, leading to the suspect's death.

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The police officer leading the team, ASP Nuhu Usman, in clear violation of Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force, discharged his firearm, leading to the death of the suspect.