The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed as misleading a report titled “Ogun Police, Tenants and the Peril of Criminalising Civil Disputes” circulating online over a reported case of assault and conduct likely to cause breach of peace in the Ajuwon area of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the publication distorted facts and failed to reflect the professional handling of the matter by the command.

According to him, the case was reported on April 9, 2026, by a family member of the victim, who alleged that the victim was involved in an altercation with tenants over electricity-related issues, which later degenerated into a physical confrontation and a medical incident involving the landlord.

Babaseyi explained that, in line with standard investigative procedures, all parties involved were lawfully invited, statements were obtained, and the scene alongside relevant persons was assessed.

“The matter was handled strictly as a reported case of assault and breach of peace, with due regard to due process and the rights of all parties,” he stated.

He added that following preliminary investigation, the matter was managed at the divisional level, while the parties were granted administrative bail in line with established procedures as efforts were made to de-escalate tensions and facilitate amicable resolution.

According to the police spokesman, the complainant later formally withdrew the case through a written letter, confirming that the dispute had been amicably resolved by all parties involved.

“For the avoidance of doubt, at no time were any persons unlawfully detained. All police actions taken were strictly within constitutional and procedural limits, including lawful invitation, investigation, and administrative bail,” Babaseyi said.

He stressed that the issue was investigated strictly as a criminal complaint involving assault and breach of peace, and not as a civil tenancy enforcement matter as portrayed in the online publication.

The police image maker also disclosed that the command had earlier responded to a media platform that sought clarification on the incident, but observed that the eventual publication contained what he described as deliberate misrepresentation and selective interpretation of facts aimed at creating a false narrative.

Babaseyi cautioned against deliberate distortion of facts capable of misleading the public and undermining confidence in lawful policing and due process.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to professionalism, neutrality, and adherence to the rule of law in handling all matters brought before it.

The command urged members of the public to disregard sensational reports and rely only on verified information released through official police communication channels.