Police Arrest 8 Suspects Advocating for "Democratic of the Yoruba" in Ogun State

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested eight members of a group advocating for what they call “Democratic Republic of the Yoruba”.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP OLUSEYI BABASEYI, said the suspects were arrested in the Sango Ota area for alleged breach of public peace, unlawful assembly and serious assault on police officers.

DSP BABASEYI disclosed in a statement that the men had on Christmas Day blocked the Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge, Sango-Ota, set up bonfires and disrupted the free flow of traffic, before the police intervened.

“Upon receiving the report, police operatives swiftly mobilized to the affected locations, successfully dispersed the group, and arrested the following suspects: Adewale Sosanya, ‘M’ aged 48; Opeyemi Oladotun, ‘M’ aged 31; Zara Gabriel, ‘F’ aged 22; Ajoke Gabriel, ‘F’ aged 19; Adewale Adebomojo, ‘F’ aged 48; Yusuf Tanimowo, ‘M’ aged 40; Olurotimi Ademola, ‘M’ aged 52; and Toyin Gabriel, ‘F’ aged 40.

The PPRO said exhibits recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto.

“The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.”