BREAKING: Dismissed police officers have pleaded not guilty before a Delta State High Court over the death of an upcoming singer, with the trial now scheduled to begin later this month.
ASABA, DELTA STATE — Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as “OG Million,” was at the centre of court proceedings on Tuesday after five dismissed officers of the Nigeria Police Force pleaded not guilty to charges linked to his death. According to court proceedings before Justice M. Nduka of the Delta State High Court 4 in Asaba, the defendants entered separate not guilty pleas to the charges brought against them.
According to the prosecution, the incident happened on April 26, 2026, at the Effurun Main Motor Park in Uvwie Local Government Area, where Ogidi allegedly attempted to send a parcel containing a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition to a recipient in Sapele. Authorities alleged that officers intercepted him during the process. A video that later circulated online showed the singer pleading with the officers to allow him to take them to the person who allegedly gave him the parcel before one of the officers fired at close range.
The prosecution identified the defendants as ASP Nuhu, also known as “Ogbegbe,” ASP Owoloko Daurou Pamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley, and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu. According to the charge sheet, ASP Nuhu faces one count of murder under Section 319 of the Criminal Code Law of Delta State, while the other four defendants face charges of negligent acts causing harm under Section 344 of the same law. All five defendants denied the charges when they appeared before the court.
The case attracted national attention after the video of the incident circulated widely on social media, leading to public concern and calls for accountability. Following an internal review, the Nigeria Police Force dismissed the officers from service before their arraignment in court, according to official police announcements at the time.
The development means the criminal proceedings have formally entered the trial stage, where the prosecution and defence will present evidence before the court reaches a verdict. Justice M. Nduka adjourned the matter until July 14, 2026, when the trial is expected to commence. Court proceedings will determine the legal responsibility of each defendant based on the evidence presented.
