By Deborah Nnamdi
Five police officers, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the alleged extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old musician, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Million.
The officers were arraigned before Justice M. Nduka of the Delta State High Court 4, Asaba Judicial Division, over the April 26, 2026 incident that occurred in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
ASP Usman Nuhu is facing a one-count charge of murder, while four other officers — ASP Owoloko Daurou Pamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley, and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu — are being prosecuted for alleged negligent acts causing harm.
According to the prosecution, Ogidi was restrained on the ground before ASP Nuhu allegedly shot him at close range in the presence of the other officers.
All five defendants pleaded not guilty after the charges were read in court.
Following their pleas, Justice Nduka adjourned the case until July 14, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
Speaking after the proceedings, Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole (SAN), who is leading the prosecution, described the arraignment as the formal commencement of the case.
“The defendants have been arraigned and have taken their pleas, which they are entitled to do. They pleaded not guilty, but our case is very straightforward. Nobody has the right to make himself the accuser, the judge and the executioner,” he said.
Ohwovoriole condemned the alleged killing as “abhorrent” and assured the public that the state government would prosecute the case diligently and without delay.
He urged residents to remain calm and allow the judicial process to run its course, assuring that the prosecution was fully prepared to present its witnesses at the next hearing.
“We are fully prepared for the trial, and I can assure the public that justice will be served,” he added.
Counsel to two of the defendants, Barrister C. Promise, also confirmed the defence’s readiness for trial.
“They have taken their pleas and the matter has been adjourned to July 14. We will return to court on that date for the trial,” he said.
