By Ayo Kehinde
Five dismissed police officers standing trial over the alleged extrajudicial killing of Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, have been remanded in custody by a High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State.
The case stems from the death of 28-year-old Ogidi on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, during an encounter in which he was allegedly intercepted while delivering a parcel said to contain a fabricated firearm and ammunition.
The defendants including ASP Usman Nuhu (42), ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo (47), ASP Okoh Kelechi (46), Inspector Goodluck Kingsley (42), and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu (41), were on Monday brought before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro of High Court 5 in connection with Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026.
The court ordered that the officers be remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending further proceedings in the matter and adjourned the case to June 15, 2026, for arraignment, following a request for legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The development comes months after the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) had concluded investigations into the fatal shooting incident and forwarded the case file to the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) for vetting and prosecution.
In that earlier briefing on May 3, 2026, Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed that investigators found ASP Nuhu and members of his team culpable of professional misconduct and actions that resulted in the unlawful killing of Ogidi.
He further stated that disciplinary proceedings had been concluded and ratified by the Police Service Commission (PSC), leading to the dismissal of the officers from the Nigeria Police Force.
Placid also revealed that additional suspects, including a driver alleged to have transported a parcel from Yenagoa and two vigilante operatives linked to the incident, remained at large at the time.
Monday’s court appearance therefore represents a continuation of the judicial process following the conclusion of administrative and disciplinary actions within the police hierarchy.
Speaking after the hearing, human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, described the officers’ appearance in court as a positive step toward accountability, noting that the court ordered their continued detention pending legal advice from the DPP.
“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,” he said.
Gwamnishu, however, expressed concern over alleged poor communication between authorities and the family of the deceased, claiming that the autopsy report had not been made available to them.
He also raised concerns about restricted public access to proceedings, though observers insisted on being present in court.
According to him, future hearings may be conducted virtually, with the accused persons appearing from correctional custody while proceedings are followed remotely.
Family members of the deceased also expressed frustration over what they described as a lack of official communication from authorities handling the case.
A cousin of the deceased, Emuobor Alex, said the family was not formally informed about the court sitting and only received updates through unofficial channels.
“We were advised to contact the Commissioner of Police, but later got information from activists that the case would be heard today. We rushed down to Asaba immediately,” he said.
Alex added that the family arrived at the court after proceedings had concluded and called for improved communication going forward.
Similarly, the elder brother of the deceased, Victory Ogidi, criticised the reliance on social media for updates on a matter directly affecting the family.
“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 said.
He urged the Delta State Attorney-General, the Ministry of Justice, and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure transparency and regular updates as the prosecution progresses.
