Eight people have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command following a Christmas Day disturbance in parts of Sango-Ota allegedly linked to the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba group. The suspects were taken into custody over allegations of unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic, and attacks on police officers.
The incident occurred on December 25 at Temidire Junction and the Under-Bridge area, where the group reportedly blocked major roads, lit bonfires, and disrupted the free flow of vehicles. The situation drew the attention of security operatives after reports of public disorder were received.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said officers were swiftly deployed to the scene to restore order. “On 25th December 2025, Christmas Day, at Temidire Junction and Under-Bridge, Sango-Ota, a group agitating under the aegis of ‘Democratic Republic of the Yoruba’ unlawfully barricaded roads, set bonfires, disrupted the free flow of traffic, and attacked police officers deployed to maintain law and order.”
He explained that the police successfully dispersed the group and arrested eight suspects identified as Adewale Sosanya, 48; Opeyemi Oladotun, 31; Zara Gabriel, 22; Ajoke Gabriel, 19; Adewale Adebomojo, 48; Yusuf Tanimowo, 40; Olurotimi Ademola, 52; and Toyin Gabriel, 40.
During the operation, officers recovered a Toyota Dyna vehicle allegedly used to convey the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton of flags, shirts bearing agitation-related inscriptions, and banners displaying the group’s messages and manifesto.
The police said investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be charged to court upon completion. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, reassured residents of the command’s resolve to maintain peace and warned that any attack on security personnel or actions capable of disrupting public order would be firmly dealt with.
