The Ogun State Police Command has taken action against its officers caught in a viral video involving alleged assault and extortion at a checkpoint in Ijagun Junction near Tai Solarin University of Education.
In a statement by the spokesperson for the Ogun Command, SP Omolola Odutola, the complaint reported by one Funmilola Soyemi on January 13, 2024, led to a thorough investigation conducted by the State Criminal Investigation Department.
The investigation was able to confirm the officers’ misconduct, including tracing the account number into which the money extorted was deposited. The money has been recovered and marked as an exhibit.
The Inspector, Rank and File have been detained for an orderly room trial, and the officer involved has been issued an official query, as directed by the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Mustapha, with the Provost department overseeing the disciplinary proceedings.
Meanwhile, the family of the complainant have been contacted and are in communication with the CP, who has also assured that the officers will be held responsible for their actions.
The outcome of the orderly trial proceedings will be made public as soon as the investigation is concluded.
Ogun Police Command remains dedicated to upholding the rule of law and maintaining a transparent, respectful relationship, as exemplified in the police rules and regulations.
