Police Command in Ogun State on Friday announced arrest of eight alleged secessionists for breach of public peace, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic, and serious assault on police officers.
The suspects were reportedly arrested on Christmas Day, at Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge, Sango-Ota area of Ogun State, agitating under the aegis of “Democratic Republic of the Yoruba.”
A statement by the Police Spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said members of the group unlawfully barricaded roads, set bonfires, disrupted the free flow of traffic, and attacked police officers deployed to maintain law and order.
“Upon receiving the report, police operatives swiftly mobilized to the affected locations, and l successfully dispersed the group,” Babaseyi said in a statement made available to newsmen.
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He said following dispersal of the group, the command’s operatives arrested the following suspects: Adewale Sosanya, ‘M’ aged 48; Opeyemi Oladotun, ‘M’ aged 31; Zara Gabriel, ‘F’ aged 22; Ajoke Gabriel, ‘F’ aged 19; Adewale Adebomojo, ‘F’ aged 48; Yusuf Tanimowo, ‘M’ aged 40; Olurotimi Ademola, ‘M’ aged 52; and Toyin Gabriel, ‘F’ aged 40.
According to him, exhibits recovered include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation,” he said.
Babaseyi quoted the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, to have reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.
The CP also warned that the Police would not tolerate any act capable of breaching public peace and emphasizes that any assault on police officers will be met with decisive action, while urging members of the public to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activities promptly through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines.
