By Anastacia Eluwa, Asaba
The five police operatives detained in connection with the alleged shooting to death of Delta-born musician and delivery worker, Oghenemine Ogidi, 28, were on Monday arraigned before a state High Court 5, sitting in Asaba.
The case filed under Suit No.THC/ASB/CR/M/66C/2026, came before Justice Marshal Onome Umukoro.
The defendants include ASP Usman Nuhu (42), ASP Onoloko Dauroupamo (47), ASP Okoh Kelechi (46), Inspector Goodluck Kingsley (42), and Inspector Omonigho Ahweyevu (41).
The officers were ordered to be remanded at the Ogwashi-Uku Correctional Centre, pending further proceedings in the matter.
The court adjourned the case to June 15 for fresh arraignment, following a request for legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Newsmen were, however, barred from entering the courtroom during the arraignment.
Speaking with newsmen after the adjournment, human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, described the appearance of the officers in court as “a positive step towards justice”.
Gwamnishu said the court ordered that the suspects remain in custody, pending legal advice from the DPP.
“Today, they finally produced the officers in court, including the principal suspect and others.
“The judge ordered that they remain in custody while the DPP reviews the case,” he said.
Gwamnishu expressed the hope that the legal processes would move quickly to enable the full trial to commence.
According to him, the family has alleged that it had not been shown the autopsy report or formally briefed on investigations.
He also claimed that there were attempts to restrict public observation of the proceedings.
Gwamnishu further disclosed that future hearings may be conducted virtually, with the suspects appearing from the correctional facility, while proceedings would be “followed remotely” in court.
Also speaking, the deceased’s cousin, Alex Emuobor, said the family was not adequately informed about the court sitting and only got details through unofficial sources.
