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How Ogun Secondary School Students Attacked, Injured DPO, Others | DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Nov 24, 2021

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Students of Ogun state secondary schools, have reportedly attacked the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Obantoko Division in Adatan Area Command of Abeokuta, SP Alimeke Ignatius and his men.

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The policemen were said to have been stoned when they arrived a fight scene. Students of Egba Comprehensive High School and Asero High School, were said to have engaged in a bloody clash, hauling stones at each other and blocking the main road.

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Police operatives attached to Obantoko police station were called to arrest the situation. Unfortunately, the DPO and his men got injured while trying to restore peace.

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The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi who confirmed the incident to Daily Post added;

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"The DPO was hit by stones. The students were throwing stones and other objects at themselves during the fight.

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Responding to any arrest made, Oyeyemi said;

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"We cannot arrest the students because they are minors. We can only detain and counsel them, after which they will be released.ÔÇØ

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— Faith Ukanwa

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