Ondo Police arraign three suspects over traffic offences, assault and abduction of officers

Cityscope, Crime Diary

AKURE, Nigeria, 11 April 2026 (NPA) — The Ondo State Police Command has arraigned three suspects for a string of traffic and criminal offences, including disobedience of traffic regulations, obstruction, assault on police officers, abduction of a police officer, resisting arrest, and reckless driving.

According to a statement issued by DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Police Public Relations Officer, the first incident occurred on 3 April when Olopade Abraham, accompanied by Emmanuel Taiwo, disobeyed traffic lights at Cathedral Junction, Akure, while driving a Toyota Avensis. A Senior Traffic Warden, ST Oliniju Kehinde, attempted to enforce compliance but was taken away in the vehicle when the driver diverted to an unknown destination. A patrol team from Fanibi Division intercepted the car at Winners Chapel Junction, rescuing the officer and arresting the suspects.

In a separate incident on 5 April, a police patrol team intercepted a vehicle driving against traffic at the Oba‑Ile axis. During enforcement, Mrs Adeyanju Tolutope and her husband, who remains at large, resisted arrest. Mrs Tolutope assaulted Inspector Tolulope before being taken into custody, while efforts continue to apprehend her fleeing accomplice.

All suspects have been charged in court for prosecution.

Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, commended the professionalism and restraint of officers involved, noting that their swift actions reflect the Command’s commitment to enforcing traffic laws and safeguarding road users. He expressed appreciation to Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his support and strategic guidance, which continue to strengthen the Command’s operational effectiveness.

The Command reiterated its zero‑tolerance stance on traffic violations and assaults against law enforcement officers, urging members of the public to comply with traffic regulations and lawful directives. Violators, it warned, will face decisive legal consequences.