- Safiu Kehinde
The Ogun State Police Command is set to arraign a middle-aged woman and her daughter over assault on officers.
NPO earlier Reported that the woman, alongside her daughter, was captured in viral video assaulting police officers who accused them of selling cannabis,
While abusing the officers, the woman identified as 51-year-old Alaba Mulika threatened the officers with a knife as she stepped out of her car.
The Ogun police, in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed Mulika’s arrest alongside her daughter, Temitope Saliu, and one Alawode Iyanu.
The police added that they are set to be charged before the Ago-Iwoye Magistrate Court following an investigation ordered by the Ogun Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni.
Meanwhile, the police disclosed that incident occurred on 29th September 2026 when a police team led by ASP Akeredolu Emmanuel intercepted an unregistered Toyota Camry at Fibigbade Street, Ago-Iwoye.
‘While the vehicle was being conveyed to the station, a Toyota Highlander, registration number JJJ 215 JV, allegedly blocked its movement at Abobi Street.
‘A physical confrontation allegedly followed, during which INSPR Abolarinwa Wasiu and CPL Olubamiro Adeniyi were allegedly assaulted.
‘Video recordings of the incident, which subsequently circulated on social media, formed part of the materials reviewed during the investigation.
‘Following the CP’s directive, detectives investigated the circumstances, visited the scene and arrested the suspects.’ Babaseyi wrote.
The police spokesperson said that they will be charged on five counts bordering on conspiracy, obstruction of police officers, alleged serious assault on police officers and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
