Four Ondo Police Officers Arrested for Ethnic Comment

Four police officers from the Nigeria Police Force have been arrested in Ondo for allegedly making an ethnic comment to a motorist, stating, “If you had been from the East, we would have detained you.” The officers involved are ASP Elomore Sodayo (AP/No. 207454), Inspector Adefila Adewale (AP/No. 332012), Inspector Olorunfemi Opeyemi (AP/No. 332449), and Inspector Odusola Peter (AP/No. 332369). The arrest was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, during a press briefing in Akure.

Following the incident, Commissioner of Police CP Felix Ohagwu ordered a comprehensive investigation to assess the culpability of each officer. Jimoh emphasized that the Nigeria Police Force does not tolerate misconduct or actions that could promote ethnic division.

He assured the public that the investigation would be conducted fairly and transparently, with appropriate disciplinary actions for any officer found guilty of violating the Force's ethical standards.