Court remands 29 after Ogun police operation
Twenty-nine suspects have been remanded by the Magistrate Court in Sagamu following their arrest by the Ogun State Police Command. The suspects were among 146 people detained during a special raid called “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe.” Oluseyi Babaseyi, spokesperson for the police, confirmed that the suspects were arraigned on multiple charges and granted bail, but remain in custody pending bail perfection. The police emphasized their commitment to due process and urged residents to remain vigilant.
What happened
- The Magistrate Court in Sagamu remanded 29 people at the Isale-Oko correctional centre after police brought them in.
- The 29 suspects were selected from 146 arrested during “Operation Keep Sagamu Safe.”
- They faced a five-count charge including malicious damage, stealing, and assault, under the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State, Nigeria, 2006.
- Oluseyi Babaseyi stated that the suspects were charged to court on April 15, 2026, after being found culpable.
- The case was adjourned till May 12, 2026, and the police assured Sagamu residents of ongoing safety efforts.
