Dismissed Officers Deny Charges Over Oghenemine Ogidi Death

Five dismissed police officers have pleaded not guilty to charges linked to the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Warri musician Oghenemine Ogidi, popularly known as OG Million.

The former officers appeared before the Delta State High Court in Asaba on Tuesday. The lead defendant, former ASP Usman Nuhu, faces a murder charge, while the remaining four defendants were charged with negligent acts causing harm.

After all five entered not guilty pleas, Justice M. Nduka adjourned the case until 14 July 2026, when the trial is expected to begin.

Leading the prosecution, Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole (SAN), said the state was fully prepared to pursue the OG Million death case and remained confident that justice would be served.

“The defendants have been arraigned and have taken their pleas, as 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 prosecution would handle the matter thoroughly and without unnecessary delays.

“We are fully prepared for the trial. I assure the public that justice will be served,” he added.

The OG Million death occurred on 26 April 2026 at Effurun Main Motor Park in Uvwie Local Government Area. According to the allegations, Ogidi was shot after he was reportedly caught attempting to send a parcel containing a Beretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition to a recipient in Sapele.

The shooting, which allegedly happened while his hands were tied behind his back, was captured in a viral video that triggered widespread public outrage and renewed calls for accountability.

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