The Ogun State Police Command have identified and arrested four officers involved in the alleged assault of a young man in Ijagba in Ado-Odo/ Ota Local Council of the State.

A viral video circulating on social media showed the officers molesting the man for allegedly putting on a camouflage short.

The footage also showed how the officers pinned the man to the ground with handcuffs as he struggled to free himself from the grip of the officers who tried to force him into a commercial minibus.

In the video, which was first posted on TikTok by HairbyArik and reshared on X by @Godsboy441, the man was seen crying for help which attracted residents who gathered at the scene and confronted the policemen.

“Between you and these young men, who are the thieves? See the way they are beating someone’s child,” a woman was heard saying in the background, while another shouted, “Please come to my aid everyone!”

The video gathered over 8.9k likes on TikTok, showed a crowd surrounding the police officers and demanded the removal of handcuffs from the man.

The demand generated a heated argument between some individuals in the crowd and the officers after which the police men were forced to release the man.

Also, the woman who recorded the video also alleged the officers threatened her for recording.

However, in a swift reaction, the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, has ordered the immediate identification and arrested of the officers.

Spokesperson of the Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed this to newsmen in a statement in Abeokuta, yesterday.

Babaseyi said that the officers had been identified and arrested following the CP’s order and would be dealt with in accordance with the established procedures.

“The officers involved have been identified, and the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni has ordered immediate action in line with established procedures,”

“The Command remains committed to accountability, professional discipline and the highest standards of policing. Further updates will be communicated as developments warrant,” he added.

In related development, CP Ojajuni has ordered an Ojajuni has directed a thorough investigation into matter to unravel the circumstances behind the incident as part of the Command’s commitment to professional discipline, accountability and respect for the rights of citizens.

He assured the public that the matter is receiving the necessary attention and that any proven misconduct will be addressed in accordance with established regulations.

The CP emphasised that the Command will not compromise on professional standards and that the investigation will be guided by the evidence and due process.

Ojajuni thanked members of the public for bringing the video to its attention and encourages anyone with credible, first-hand information relevant to the investigation to cooperate with the appropriate authorities.

He urged to avoid speculation or the circulation of unverified claims that could prejudice the investigative process.

Ojajuni reiterated that accountability and public trust are integral to effective policing, stressing that the command committed to addressing legitimate concerns, enforcing professional standards and protecting lives and property across the State.