Ogun NUJ Demands Police Area Commander Probe Over Council Secretary Detention
The council also seeks the extension of the investigation into
Ogundele’s action on the misconduct of alleged call girl, popularly known as
Olosho, sent away by Adigun from the secretariat of the union.
State’s Chairman of the Union, Wale Olanrewaju, in a
statement, described Ogundele’s action as illegal and unacceptable, as well as
abuse of power and disregard for the rule of law.
Olanrewaju explained that Adigun was detained by the police
chief upon reporting the unruly behavior of the alleged call girl who had
earlier rejected the eviction from the council premises.
‘This consistent
brazen abuse of power and disregard for the rule of law of this supposed senior
police officer is unacceptable and demands immediate attention by the higher
authorities of the force’, the statement reads.
‘The Council Secretary, while engaging in efforts to restore
sanity around our Council Secretariat last night, an area that has
unfortunately become overrun by individuals, especially ladies of the night
(Olosho), engaging in activities that undermine the dignity of our profession
and safety of our community, was detained for hours on Tuesday, October 21st
till the wee hours of Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 by the Area Commander’.
‘Upon reporting and seeking assistance of the police to
arrest a defiant individual, who is equally a lady of low virtue (Olosho), that
was continuously causing a nuisance in and around of our Secretariat.
Shockingly, instead of supporting our efforts to maintain law and order, the
Area Commander chose to detain our Union Secretary for hours after checking his
Facebook account and realized the Secretary used the CDHR story against the
Area Commander.’
‘He confronted Comrade Adigun, thanking his stars for the
opportunity to have his pound of flesh. He immediately ordered his detention,
and a written statement, citing an alleged authority that clearly reflects an
abuse of power. These actions are a clear example of policing gone wrong,
prioritizing personal interests, and aiding and abetting immorality over public
safety and the rule of law’.
‘This incident is unacceptable and indicative of a troubling
trend within the law enforcement hierarchy. The Nigeria Union of Journalists
condemns this act as a blatant violation of the rights of a law-abiding citizen
and journalist who was merely fulfilling his duty to uphold the law alongside
police officers’.
‘While standing firmly against any form of intimidation,
harassment, or abuse of authority by law enforcement officials, we
discountenance actions that undermine press freedom and the rights of
citizens’, Olanrewaju wrote.
‘Furthermore, we are aware that the Area Commander currently
has a pending case before the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, which
raises even more alarm about the conduct of individuals in positions of
authority’.
‘However, this growing number of complaints against the
actions of the Area Commander necessitates immediate attention and action to
prevent further deterioration of law enforcement’s reputation and conduct
within our community’.
‘Though we are reassured by our cordial relationships with
other police officers of integrity, especially the State Commissioner of
Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, as a matter of exigency, we call on the CP himself
to take swift action against this errant officer and ensure that justice is
served’.
‘Ogun NUJ deserves better cooperation from the law
enforcement agencies as we strive to sanitize our secretariat. As a Union, we
stand united in solidarity with our Secretary, Comrade Bunmi Adigun, and in
advocating for justice, accountability, and the protection of our rights as
journalists’.
Olanrewaju, however, called on Commissioner of Police Lanre
Ogunlowo, to as a matter of exigency, take swift action against this errant
officer and ensure that justice is served.
‘We demand immediate investigation into Comrade Adigun’s
illegal detention, and a thorough investigation into the Area Commander’s
conduct with appropriate attendant actions towards justice’.
‘Equally, we urge the government of Ogun State and other law
enforcement agencies to uphold the rights and safety of the media, reaffirm
their commitment to press freedom and the safeguarding of journalists’ rights
in Ogun State’.
‘Any harassment or intimidation against media practitioners
must come to an end. We therefore, encourage all media practitioners and
members of the public to lend their voices in this crucial matter. We
will not back down until the Area Commander is brought to justice for his abuse
of authority’, Olanrewaju emphasized
