The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended four officers featured in a viral video showing them allegedly assaulting a young man in the Ijagba area of Ota, Ogun State.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this on Sunday, October 18, 2026, adding that Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni had ordered immediate action and a thorough investigation into the incident.
TheFact Daily reports that the video, which sparked public outrage, showed the officers pinning the young man to the ground, handcuffing him and attempting to force him into a commercial minibus.
The officers allegedly accused him of wearing camouflage shorts, while residents who gathered at the scene challenged their actions and demanded that he be released.
The police commissioner ordered an impartial investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine appropriate disciplinary action.
Ojajuni assured the public that any proven misconduct would be addressed in accordance with established regulations, stressing the Command’s commitment to professional discipline, accountability and respect for citizens’ rights.
The Command urged anyone with credible information about the incident to cooperate with investigators and cautioned against spreading unverified claims that could prejudice the investigation.
