Jelili Gbadamosi
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four police officers linked to a viral video showing officers in the company of a civilian in the Ijagba-Ota area of the state.
The Command, in a statement issued on Sunday by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, said the officers were apprehended following the circulation of the video on social media.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has also ordered a thorough and impartial investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to the Command, disciplinary procedures have commenced to determine the facts of the matter and the appropriate action to be taken.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to professional discipline, accountability and respect for the rights of citizens, stressing that any misconduct established through the investigation would be dealt with in accordance with established regulations.
The Commissioner urged members of the public with credible, first-hand information relevant to the investigation to cooperate with the authorities.
He also cautioned the public against speculation and the circulation of unverified claims that could prejudice the investigation.
The Command said accountability and public trust remained essential to effective policing, adding that it would continue to enforce professional standards while protecting lives and property across Ogun State.
The investigation is ongoing.
