The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended eight persons suspected of breaching public peace, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic and assaulting police officers during a disturbance linked to the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba group in the Sango-Ota area of the state.
The incident, which occurred on Thursday, was confirmed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement issued to journalists yesterday.
The disturbance reportedly took place at Temidire Junction and the Under-Bridge area of Sango-Ota, where members of the group allegedly mounted roadblocks and disrupted vehicular movement.
He stated: “On 25th December 2025, Christmas Day, at Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge, Sango-Ota, a group agitating under the aegis of ‘Democratic Republic of the Yoruba’ unlawfully barricaded roads, set bonfires, disrupted the free flow of traffic, and attacked police officers deployed to maintain law and order.”
Babaseyi said police operatives moved swiftly to restore normalcy in the affected areas.
“Upon receiving the report, police operatives swiftly mobilised 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,” it read.
The command’s image maker disclosed that several items were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
“Exhibits recovered 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,” he said.
He said the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, has assured residents of the command’s determination to ensure peace and security throughout Ogun State.
The CP warned that the police would not tolerate any act capable of disrupting public peace, adding that attacks on law enforcement officers would be met with firm and decisive action.
He called on members of the public to remain law-abiding and report suspicious activities through the Ogun State Police Command emergency lines: Gateway Shield (General Complaints Line – Toll Free): 0800 000 9111; Emergency Numbers: 0906 283 7609, 0912 014 1706, 0915 102 7369, and 0708 497 2994.