Ogun students protest at police station over detention claims
A confrontation broke out between students and officers at the Oru-Ijebu Police Division after allegations surfaced about the detention of some students. The Ogun State Police Command, represented by Oluseyi Babaseyi, clarified that no students were in custody at the time. The situation escalated when students became agitated, leading to a breach of the station gate and the use of teargas by police. The authorities have urged the public to seek peaceful ways to resolve grievances.
What happened
- The Ogun State Police Command reported that on Saturday, 28th March 2026, students mobilised to the Oru-Ijebu Police Division over claims of detained colleagues.
- Oluseyi Babaseyi stated that the Divisional Police Officer denied having any students in custody.
- The students became agitated, breached the station gate, and threw stones and bottles at police personnel and property.
- Police reinforcements were called, and teargas was used to disperse the crowd, restoring normalcy.
- The Command urged students to use lawful means to address grievances and reaffirmed its commitment to public safety.
