Ogun Police Investigate Assault on NSCDC Officer in Abeokuta

The Ogun State Police Command has initiated an investigation into an incident involving an assault on an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) at Government Technical College in Abeokuta. The incident occurred on March 5 and has been referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough probe.

According to a statement from Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command is examining the circumstances surrounding the incident to ensure due process is followed and appropriate sanctions are applied. The situation escalated when a student confronted a suspect accused of injuring another student, leading to police intervention.

Allegations surfaced that police officers fired tear gas within the school premises, causing panic among students and teachers. The incident has drawn significant public outrage, prompting calls for a comprehensive investigation into the actions of the officers involved.