The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight suspects in connection with a public disturbance linked to the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba group in Sango-Ota. The arrests follow allegations of unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic, and assault on police officers.
The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, with confirmation from the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement released to journalists on Friday.
Babaseyi said the disturbance took place at Temidire Junction and the Under-Bridge area of Sango-Ota, where members of the group allegedly blocked roads and disrupted vehicular movement.
“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 stated.
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He explained that police operatives were promptly mobilised to restore order in the affected areas.
“Upon receiving the report, police operatives swiftly moved to the locations, dispersed the group, and arrested the following suspects: Adewale Sosanya, 48; Opeyemi Oladotun, 31; Zara Gabriel, 22; Ajoke Gabriel, 19; Adewale Adebomojo, 48; Yusuf Tanimowo, 40; Olurotimi Ademola, 52; and Toyin Gabriel, 40,” the statement read.
The police spokesperson added that several items were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
“Exhibits recovered include a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to transport the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto,” he said.
Babaseyi confirmed that the suspects would be arraigned in court following the conclusion of investigations.
Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, reassured residents of the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security across the state.
The CP warned that the police would not tolerate acts capable of disturbing public order, stressing that any attack on law enforcement officers would be met with firm and decisive action.
