Three Arrested in Ogun for Alleged Assault on Police Officers

The police in Ogun State have announced that a 51-year-old woman, Alaba Mulika, and two other suspects will be arraigned before the Ago-Iwoye Magistrate Court on charges of obstruction and serious assault of police officers. The two other suspects are Alawode Iyanu, a 21-year-old male, and Temitope Saliu, a 29-year-old female. The incident occurred on September 29 when a police team led by ASP Akeredolu Emmanuel intercepted an unregistered Toyota Camry on Fibigbade Street, Ago-Iwoye. As the vehicle was being taken to the station, a Toyota Highlander with registration number JJJ 215 JV allegedly blocked its path on Abobi Street. According to police reports, a physical confrontation ensued, during which INSPR Abolarinwa Wasiu and CPL Olubamiro Adeniyi were allegedly assaulted. Following a directive from the Commissioner of Police, detectives investigated the matter, visited the scene, and arrested the suspects. The command's spokesperson, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, stated that the suspects will face five counts related to conspiracy, obstruction of police officers, serious assault on police officers, and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.