Man arrested for assaulting female police officers in Osun

Metro Man arrested for assaulting female police officers in Osun Published on April 28, 2026 By Francis Ezediuno googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Osun State Police Command has arrested a suspect who was seen in a viral video assaulting female police officers. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, made this known on Tuesday during a press briefing at the police headquarters, Osogbo. According to Gotan, the suspect involved in the assault on the female officers was tracked and arrested on April 27, 2026 after fleeing to Edo State in an attempt to evade capture. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The CP said, “The incident, which circulated widely online, showed the suspect attacking female officers on lawful traffic duty with a stick and shovel. “Following the disturbing incident, I immediately launched a coordinated intelligence-led operation to apprehend the perpetrator. “The suspect is currently in custody, while his motorcycle has been recovered, and investigations are ongoing ahead of prosecution.” The Osun police boss condemned the act, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable and warned that assaults on officers performing lawful duties would not be tolerated. Don't Miss Boko Haram suspects invade Dapchi, burn police station, telecoms masts You may like Osun government sacks monarch, declares Apetumodu stool vacant Police seek relatives of elderly woman found wandering in Osun Osun JUSUN, lawyer at daggers drawn over arrest, detention of court Registrar Kukah Centre report flags risks, urge peace ahead Osun governorship poll Osun govt introduces security fund, urges residents, firms to support initiative Police arrest suspected murderer, recover stolen motorcycle in Osun

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