Five arraigned over assault on policemen in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has formally charged five individuals in connection with an alleged assault on policemen carrying out their duties in Ota, Ogun State. This occurred around The Bells area, Iyana-Iyesi on October 2, 2026, according to a statement from the command's Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi. The incident unfolded when a police patrol team apprehended a suspect suspected of possessing a substantial amount of what appeared to be Indian hemp.

As the suspect was being escorted to the police station, the officers claim they were ambushed by a group of individuals armed with cutlasses, stones, and bottles.

The attack resulted in injuries to the police officers, damage to their vehicle, and the suspect's escape. Following this incident, the police launched an intelligence-led operation. As a result of this operation, five suspects were apprehended: Morenikeji Badmus, 36; Adedoja Segun, 40; Jeremiah Odise Ugbede Onride, 49; Mike Stephen, 28; and David Odeh, 32.

They were arraigned on charges including conspiracy, serious assault on police officers, obstruction of lawful duty, and actions that could incite a breach of peace. The police emphasized that they are still pursuing other suspects at large. Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni expressed that the safety of police officers performing their lawful duties is a top priority and urged the public to refrain from violent confrontations with law enforcement and to address grievances through proper legal channels.