Outrage as Ogun police brutalise man for wearing camouflage shorts, CP orders arrest

A viral video sparked outrage on Saturday after showing Ogun police officers brutally abusing a young man in Ijagba, Ota, for allegedly wearing camouflage shorts. The officers pinned the man to the ground, cuffed him, and dragged him onto a commercial minibus as residents gathered to intervene. Anger erupted from residents who questioned the police's actions, with one woman expressing disgust at their treatment of a child.

The officers accused the man of wearing prohibited camouflage, but the community disagreed, labeling the incident as brutality. The video, which has garnered over 8.9k likes on TikTok, shows the crowd demanding the officers remove the handcuffs. Eventually, the policemen were forced to abandon the arrest and leave the community to the cheers of residents. The lady who filmed the incident also claimed the officers threatened her for recording them.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed on Sunday that they had identified and apprehended the officers involved. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, stated that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, had ordered immediate action in accordance with established procedures. The officers have been identified, and the CP has directed swift action.

The Police Command reiterated its commitment to accountability, professional discipline, and upholding the highest standards of policing. Further updates will be provided as developments warrant. The incident occurred just days before the 6th anniversary of the #EndSARS protests against police brutality, scheduled for October 20.