The prosecution of five police officers accused in connection with the death of 28-year-old Delta State musician and delivery worker, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Millan, formally commenced on Monday as a High Court sitting in Asaba ordered their remand in custody pending further legal proceedings.
The accused officers Assistant Superintendents of Police Usman Nuhu, Onoloko Dauroupamo, Okoh Kelechi, as well as Inspectors Goodluck Kingsley and Omonigho Ahweyeve were arraigned before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro of High Court 5 in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
The case, marked THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026, has drawn significant public attention following the controversial circumstances surrounding the death of the young entertainer, who was widely known in local music circles as OG Millan.
After hearing preliminary submissions, the court ordered that the five defendants be remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre pending the continuation of proceedings.
Justice Umukoro subsequently adjourned the matter to June 15, 2026, for formal arraignment after requesting legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The courtroom proceedings were conducted under tight security, with journalists reportedly barred from entering the courtroom during the hearing, a development that generated concern among observers and media practitioners covering the case.
The restriction fueled public curiosity around the proceedings, especially amid growing calls for transparency and accountability in cases involving alleged police misconduct.
OG Millan’s death had sparked outrage among residents, youth groups and members of the entertainment community in Delta State, many of whom have continued to demand justice for the deceased musician.
Friends and supporters of the late entertainer described him as hardworking and passionate about his music career while also striving to make a living through delivery services.
The incident had earlier triggered emotional reactions on social media, where users questioned the circumstances surrounding his death and called for an impartial investigation into the conduct of the officers involved.
Although details of the prosecution’s full case were not immediately disclosed in court, the commencement of proceedings marks a significant step in the legal process surrounding the matter.
Legal observers say the request for advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions suggests that authorities are carefully reviewing the available evidence before the substantive trial begins.
Outside the courtroom, some relatives and sympathisers of the deceased expressed hope that the judicial process would uncover the truth and ensure accountability if wrongdoing is established.
Human rights advocates have also continued to monitor the case closely, arguing that allegations involving security personnel must be handled transparently in order to strengthen public confidence in the justice system.
The arraignment comes amid wider national conversations about police conduct, accountability and the treatment of young Nigerians during encounters with law enforcement personnel.
In recent years, advocacy groups and civil society organisations have repeatedly urged authorities to intensify reforms within the police force and ensure that officers found culpable of abuse face appropriate sanctions under the law.
For many residents in Delta State, the case represents another critical test of the justice system’s willingness to address allegations involving members of the security agencies without interference or delay.
As the matter resumes on June 15, attention is expected to remain fixed on the courtroom in Asaba, where the next phase of the proceedings could determine the direction of one of the state’s most closely watched criminal cases in recent months.
