The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old Ilobu indigene, Adekola Amobi, who assaulted some female police operatives in a viral video in the Ido-Osun area of the state.
The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, while addressing journalists on Tuesday at the command headquarters in Osogbo, said Amobi was arrested on Monday in Edo State, where he fled to after the incident.
Gotan said the suspect attacked the female operatives with a baton and shovel, adding that the command is committed to ensuring that acts of violence against law enforcement officers and other citizens do not go unpunished.
He said, “I wish to inform the general public that, the suspect captured in a viral video assaulting innocent female Police officers on lawful traffic control duty with a baton and shovel has been arrested.
“Following the disturbing incident, which showed the suspect attacking the innocent female officer with a stick and shovel, I immediately launched a coordinated intelligence-led operation to apprehend the perpetrator.
“The suspect, who fled the scene and escaped to Edo State in an attempt to evade arrest, was successfully tracked and apprehended yesterday 27th April, 2026.”
The Police boss noted that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
“I am glad to inform you that the suspect is currently in our custody and his motorcycle has been recovered to the station. Meanwhile, investigation is still on and he will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation,” Gotan added.
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Responding to questions from journalists, the suspect said he attacked the female operatives to avoid being arrested, alleging that it was one of the police operatives who slapped him first.
Amobi who spoke in Yoruba language added, “I was driving my motorcycle behind a car when the car driver suddenly slammed on the brakes. To avoid hitting the three police officers standing at that spot, I had to swerve.
“After leaving the scene, I encountered another set of police officers ahead and stopped. While I was there, the first set of officers arrived and started beating me. I was pinned down and one of the police officers said I should be taken to the station.
“The fear of taking me to the station was what made me retaliate by fighting back against the officers. After the incident, I fled to Edo State, where I was eventually arrested. I want to urge the police to forgive me. I have realised my mistake.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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