The Ogun State Police Command says it will arraign three suspects before the Ago-Iwoye Magistrate Court on Friday over the alleged assault and obstruction of police officers carrying out their lawful duties.
The suspects are 51-year-old Alaba Mulika, 21-year-old Alawode Iyanu and 29-year-old Temitope Saliu.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, saying the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, ordered an investigation into the incident.
The incident reportedly occurred on September 29, 2026, when a police team led by ASP Akeredolu Emmanuel intercepted an unregistered Toyota Camry on Fibigbade Street, Ago-Iwoye.
According to the police, while the vehicle was being taken to the station, a Toyota Highlander with registration number JJJ 215 JV allegedly blocked its movement on Abobi Street.
The command said a physical confrontation subsequently occurred, during which two police officers, INSPR Abolarinwa Wasiu and CPL Olubamiro Adeniyi, were allegedly assaulted.
It added that video recordings of the incident, which later circulated on social media, were reviewed as part of the investigation.
Following the directive of the Commissioner of Police, detectives investigated the incident, visited the scene and arrested the three suspects.
The police said the suspects would face five counts bordering on conspiracy, obstruction of police officers, alleged serious assault on police officers and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
The command reiterated that the safety and protection of police officers performing lawful duties remained a priority.
It also urged members of the public to channel complaints through lawful means rather than resorting to physical confrontation with police personnel.
The command said further updates would be provided as the case progresses.