*OGUN POLICE ARREST EIGHT FOR BREACH OF PUBLIC PEACE, UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY AND SERIOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICERS
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight (8) suspects for breach of public peace, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic and serious assault on police officers following a disturbance caused by the group in parts of Sango-Ota, Ogun State.
On 25th December 2025, Christmas Day, at Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge, Sango-Ota, a group agitating under the aegis of “Democratic Republic of the Yoruba” unlawfully barricaded roads, set bonfires, disrupted the free flow of traffic and attacked police officers deployed to maintain law and order.
Upon receiving the report, police operatives swiftly mobilised to the affected locations, successfully dispersed the group, and arrested the following suspects: Adewale Sosanya, ‘M’ aged 48; Opeyemi Oladotun, ‘M’ aged 31; Zara Gabriel, ‘F’ aged 22; Ajoke Gabriel, ‘F’ aged 19; Adewale Adebomojo, ‘F’ aged 48; Yusuf Tanimowo, ‘M’ aged 40; Olurotimi Ademola, ‘M’ aged 52; and Toyin Gabriel, ‘F’ aged 40.
Exhibits recovered include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation and banners displaying their messages and manifesto. The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, reassures residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
He warns that the Police will not tolerate any act capable of breaching public peace and emphasises that any assault on police officers will be met with decisive action, while urging members of the public to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activities promptly through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (General Complaints Line – Toll Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency Numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.
*DSP OLUSEYI B. BABASEYI
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
OGUN STATE COMMAND
ELEWERAN, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE.
