Assistant Superintendent of Police, Usman Nuhu, and four other police officers have pleaded not guilty before the Delta State High Court in Asaba over charges arising from the alleged extra-judicial killing of 28-year-old musician and delivery worker, Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Million.
The officers were arraigned on Tuesday before Justice M. Nduka of the Delta State High Court 4, Asaba Judicial Division, in connection with the April 26, 2026 incident which occurred in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
Nuhu is standing trial on a one-count charge of murder, while the other defendants, ASP Owoloko Daurou Pamo, ASP Okoh Kelechi, Inspector Goodluck Kingsley and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu, are facing charges relating to negligent acts causing harm.
Ogidi was reportedly restrained on the ground and shot at close range by ASP Nuhu in the presence of the other officers.
The incident, which was captured in a viral video, sparked widespread outrage across the country, with rights activists, civil society organisations and members of the public demanding justice and accountability.
When the charges were read to the defendants, all five police officers pleaded not guilty.
Following their pleas, Justice Nduka adjourned the case to July 14, 2026, for commencement of trial.
Speaking after the proceedings, the Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, who led the prosecution, said the arraignment marked the formal commencement of the criminal trial.
“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 described the incident as abhorrent and assured the public that the state would diligently and expeditiously prosecute the case.
He urged residents and members of the public to remain calm and allow the judicial process to take its course, adding that the prosecution would 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 said.
Counsel for two of the defendants, Barrister C. Promise, also said the defence was ready for trial.
The case follows earlier disciplinary and investigative actions taken by the police after the killing attracted national condemnation.
The case follows earlier disciplinary and investigative actions taken by the police after the killing attracted national condemnation.
The Nigeria Police Force had arrested the officers involved and commenced internal disciplinary processes after the viral video of Ogidi’s killing circulated online.
The prosecution of the officers is being closely watched by the victim’s family, human rights advocates and members of the public, who have continued to demand that the matter be handled transparently and in accordance with the law.
With the not-guilty plea now entered, the trial is expected to open formally on July 14, when the prosecution will begin calling witnesses.