By Abimbola Bamgbose
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight suspects in connection with a disturbance linked to the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba group in parts of Sango-Ota.
The arrests were made following allegations of breach of public peace, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic, and assault on Police officers.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, Christmas Day, at Temidire Junction and the Under-Bridge area of Sango-Ota.
Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said in a statement on Friday that members of the group allegedly barricaded roads, set bonfires, disrupted traffic, and attacked officers deployed to maintain law and order.
Several items were recovered from the suspects, including a Toyota Dyna vehicle used for transportation, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts with agitation inscriptions, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto.
Babaseyi added that the suspects would be arraigned in court after the conclusion of investigations.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, reassured residents of the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security, warned that any actions breaching public order or targeting law enforcement officers would be met with firm and decisive measures.
CP Ogunlowo urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines.
Edited by Titilayo Kupoliyi
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