Five police officers linked to the death of musician Oghenemine Ogidi, known as OG Millan, appeared in court on Monday in Asaba.
High Court 5 heard the case against ASP Usman Nuhu, ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley, and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu.
The officers face charges under Suit No. THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026.
Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro presided over the proceedings.
All five men were remanded at Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre. The court set June 15, 2026 for the next hearing.
A request for legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions delayed immediate arraignment. Officials say the DPP will review the case file.
OG Millan's family wasn't notified beforehand about Monday's hearing. Journalists were also barred from entering the courtroom during the sitting.
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu welcomed the court appearance as progress. "Today, they finally produced the officers in court," he told observers after the hearing.
Gwamnishu noted the judge ordered custody to continue pending the DPP's review. He voiced concern about the family's treatment in the process.
According to the activist, the 28-year-old musician's relatives haven't received the autopsy report. They've also not been formally briefed on investigation details.
Gwamnishu added that authorities attempted to keep the public out. He said journalists and observers pushed back and were eventually allowed access.
Future court dates may be held virtually, he disclosed. Suspects would appear from prison while proceedings continue in court.
A cousin of the deceased, Emuobor Alex, said the family only learned about Monday's sitting through unofficial channels. They got word early Monday morning and rushed to Asaba from Warri.
"We were advised to contact the Commissioner of Police, but later got information from activists," Alex explained to reporters.
By the time family members arrived at court, proceedings had already concluded. Alex expressed frustration at being left in the dark.
He called on the Delta State Ministry of Justice to communicate directly with the family. "Our only request is to be carried along," Alex said.
Victory Ogidi, the deceased's elder brother, echoed these complaints about poor communication. The family has relied on social media for updates instead of official sources.
Victory told reporters authorities must keep relatives informed moving forward. He stressed the family's need to understand developments in their brother's case.
Police authorities have remained largely silent on the investigation's progress. No official statement has been released regarding the case since the Monday hearing.
The musician's death has drawn national attention and scrutiny of police conduct. Rights groups have called for a transparent and swift judicial process.
