Mine Murder Trial: Court grants bail to four defendants

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, a Delta State High Court in Asaba granted bail to four defendants involved in the trial concerning the fatal shooting of Oghenemi "Mine" Ogidi. The incident occurred in Effurun, Delta State, and the court has adjourned for final addresses in the case.

The first defendant, ASP Usman Nuhu, known as "Ogbegbe", remains in custody as the trial progresses. The court's decision to grant bail to the other defendants has raised questions among observers. As the legal proceedings continue, the situation remains tense, with the community closely monitoring the outcome of the trial.

Reported by Vanguard, The Nation, Leadership.