Five arraigned over assault on policemen in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has charged five suspects before the Ota Magistrate Court following an alleged assault on police officers in Ota, Ogun State. The incident took place on October 2, 2026, in The Bells area, Iyana-Iyesi, when a police patrol team intercepted and arrested a suspect with suspected Indian hemp. The suspects ambushed the officers with cutlasses, stones, and bottles, injuring the officers, damaging the police vehicle, and escaping.

Five individuals were subsequently arrested and charged with conspiracy, serious assault on police officers, obstruction of lawful duty, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace. The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, emphasized the importance of the safety of police officers performing their duties and urged the public to report grievances through lawful channels.

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