Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Usman Nuhu and four other police officers on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to charges arising 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 in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

ASP Nuhu is standing trial on a one-count of murder, while the other defendants — ASPs Owoloko Daurou Pamo and Okoh Kelechi, as well as Inspectors Goodluck Kingsley and Omonigho Ahweyevu — are charged with 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.

All five defendants pleaded not guilty when the charges were read to them.

Following their pleas, Justice Nduka adjourned the case to July 14, 2026, for commencement of trial.

Speaking after the proceedings, Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ekemejero Ohwovoriole (SAN), who led the prosecution, said the arraignment marked the formal commencement of the case.

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“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 that the state would diligently and expeditiously prosecute the case.

He urged residents to remain calm and allow the judicial process to take its course, adding that the prosecution would present all 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, said the defence was ready 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. (The Nation)

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