The Ogun State Police Command has debunked false and misleading reports circulating on social media that bandits allegedly attacked schools and communities in the Ota and Ifo axis of the state. The Command also dismissed claims that suspected bandits were arrested in Atan-Ota, assuring the public that the state remains safe, calm, and secure.
Arrest of Foreign Nationals
The Command confirmed that a recent operation in Kajola-Ilese, Atan-Ota, led to the arrest of 38 foreign nationals from Côte d’Ivoire, comprising 19 males and 19 females, aged between 25 and 35 years. They were found in an apartment following credible intelligence and could not produce valid immigration documents. They claimed to have entered Nigeria for online business activities. The Command insisted that linking them to banditry is entirely false and capable of causing unnecessary panic.
Security Assessment of Schools
In a statement by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Command clarified that no bandit attack, kidnapping, or security breach occurred anywhere in the state. Police operatives were mobilized to all affected locations for assessment and confidence-building patrols. The School Protection Squad, in collaboration with Divisional Police Officers, assessed schools including Oluke Community High School and Sango Ota High School (Ijoko axis), confirming they were safe and fully operational.
Babaseyi noted that normal academic, commercial, and social activities continue peacefully across the state. He urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information and to verify security reports through official channels. The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property through sustained patrols and intelligence-led operations.
