Police arraign five over attack on officers in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has formally charged five individuals before the Ota Magistrate Court in connection with an assault and obstruction of police officers performing their duties. The incident occurred on October 2, 2026, in the Iyana-Iyesi area of Ota, Nigeria. According to a statement from the command, the officers were transporting a suspect who had been arrested for allegedly possessing a large quantity of substances believed to be Indian hemp when they were ambushed by a group armed with various weapons including cutlasses, stones, and bottles.

The attack resulted in injuries to the officers, damage to their vehicle, and the suspect's escape. Following the incident, the command initiated an intelligence-led operation that led to the arrest of the five suspects. Identified as Morenikeji Badmus, Adedoja Segun, Jeremiah Ugbede Onride, Mike Stephen, and David Odeh, the suspects face charges including conspiracy, assault on police officers, obstruction of lawful duty, and conduct likely to incite public disorder.

The police are still seeking to arrest the remaining suspects who fled the scene. Ogun State's Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, emphasized the command's dedication to safeguarding officers while urging the public to avoid confrontations with law enforcement and to resolve disputes through legal means.