A High Court in Asaba, Delta State, has remanded five police officers accused of involvement in the death of popular musician and dispatch rider, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan.
The officers appeared before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro of High Court 5 on Monday and were subsequently ordered to be held at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.
The defendants are ASP Usman Nuhu, ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu.
The matter, filed as Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026, was adjourned to June 15, 2026, after the court requested legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) before the commencement of formal arraignment.
Proceedings were conducted behind closed doors, with journalists denied access to the courtroom.
Following the hearing, human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu welcomed the development, describing the production of the officers in court as a significant step toward ensuring accountability.
He said the court directed that the suspects remain in custody while the DPP reviews the case file and advises on the appropriate legal action.
According to Gwamnishu, the family of the deceased remains dissatisfied with the level of communication from authorities handling the case.
He claimed that relatives of the late musician had not been officially briefed on the progress of investigations and were yet to be provided with the autopsy report.
The activist also expressed concern over efforts to limit public access to the proceedings, adding that future hearings could be conducted virtually, with the suspects participating from the correctional facility.
Members of the deceased's family also voiced frustration over what they described as a lack of official information regarding the case.
A cousin of the deceased, Emuobor Alex, said the family only became aware of the court sitting through unofficial channels and hurried from Warri to Asaba in an attempt to attend the proceedings.
He noted that they arrived after the hearing had ended and were unable to obtain details directly from court officials.
Alex appealed to the Delta State Ministry of Justice and other relevant agencies to keep the family informed as the case progresses.
Also speaking, the deceased's elder brother, Victory Ogidi, lamented that the family had been depending largely on social media reports and information from activists to track developments.
He urged the Delta State Attorney-General, the Ministry of Justice and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure transparency and regular communication with the family.
"Our family deserves to be informed about a case involving our brother. We should not have to rely on social media for updates," he said.
OG Millan died on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, in an incident that generated widespread public outrage.
He was reportedly stopped while transporting a package alleged to contain a firearm and ammunition. Public interest in the case intensified after a video relating to the incident circulated on social media.
The case has since attracted sustained attention from human rights groups, members of the public and the deceased's family, who continue to demand justice and accountability.
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