The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight (8) suspects for breach of public peace, illegal meeting, obstruction of visitors, and severe assault on law enforcement officials following a disturbance attributable to the group in elements of Sango-Ota, Ogun State.
According to a press assertion issued by DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the Police Public Relations Officer of Ogun State âOn 25th December 2025, Christmas Day, at Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge, Sango-Ota, a group agitating under the aegis of âDemocratic Republic of the Yorubaâ unlawfully barricaded roads, set bonfires, disrupted the free movement of visitors, and attacked law enforcement officials deployed to take care of regulation and order. Upon receiving the report, police operatives swiftly mobilized to the affected places, efficiently dispersed the group, and arrested the next suspects: Adewale Sosanya, âMâ aged 48; Opeyemi Oladotun, âMâ aged 31; Zara Gabriel, âFâ aged 22; Ajoke Gabriel, âFâ aged 19; Adewale Adebomojo, âFâ aged 48; Yusuf Tanimowo, âMâ aged 40; Olurotimi Ademola, âMâ aged 52; and Toyin Gabriel, âFâ aged 40. Exhibits recovered embrace a Toyota Dyna automobile used to convey the suspects, two broadcast audio system, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto. The suspects will probably be charged to courtroom upon completion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, reassures residents of the Commandâs unwavering dedication to safeguarding lives and property. He warns that the Police is not going to tolerate any act able to breaching public peace and emphasizes that any assault on law enforcement officials will probably be met with decisive motion, whereas urging members of the general public to stay law-abiding and report suspicious actions promptly by means of the Ogun State Police Command emergency strains: Gateway Shield (General Complaints Line â Toll Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency Numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.
