The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a middle-aged woman who appeared in a viral video threatening police officers with a knife. The incident occurred in Ijebu Igbo, the headquarters of Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State. According to eyewitnesses, the woman was arrested by police officers for allegedly selling cannabis, commonly known as Indian hemp.
In the viral video, the woman was seen seated inside a car, hurling insults and cursing the officers for arresting her. She later came down from the car, holding a knife and moving menacingly towards a young woman, apparently one of the officers who was recording the altercation. The woman made several threatening statements, including one in Yoruba, where she said, “Why are you troubling us, are we the only ones selling Indian hemp? And you have continued to harass us repeatedly, it will never be well with you….”
The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the arrest of the suspect and said investigation was ongoing. Babaseyi stated that “The suspect has been arrested and the matter is already under investigation.” This confirms that the police are taking the matter seriously and are working to gather more information.
The state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General, Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, was also contacted over the incident. He confirmed that the woman would be charged to court by the police. Ogungbade said, “I have contacted the CP over the viral video and I was told that the woman will be charged to court today.” This indicates that the case will be taken to court for further action.
The incident has raised concerns about the sale of Indian hemp in the area and the behavior of those involved in the trade. The police have been urged to take a closer look at the issue and work to prevent similar incidents in the future. The arrest of the woman is seen as a step in the right direction.
The Ogun State Police Command has not released further details about the suspect or the incident. However, it is clear that the police are taking a firm stance on the matter and are working to ensure that those involved in the sale of Indian hemp are brought to justice. The case will likely continue to be monitored closely by the public and the media.
The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in Nigeria, particularly in regards to the sale and use of illicit substances. The police will likely continue to work to address these issues and ensure public safety.
Key points
- The woman was arrested for threatening police officers with a knife after they arrested her for selling Indian hemp in Ogun State.
- The incident was captured on video and shows the woman making threatening statements to the police officers.
- The suspect has been charged to court and the police are ongoing investigations.
