Mary Ogunga, the Emeritus National President of the National Association of Ondo State Students (NAOSS), has raised serious allegations against the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Ondo State, accusing one of its officers of colluding with suspected cultists and internet fraudsters following a violent assault incident.

In a public statement addressed to the Ondo State Police Command and the general public, Ogunga detailed how she and a commercial motorcyclist were attacked earlier in the day by men she described as members of the Eye fraternity — a known cult group — who were celebrating their anniversary.

“Earlier today, 15th June 2025, while riding on a commercial motorcycle, a reckless driver suddenly made an abrupt U-turn, resulting in a minor collision between his vehicle and the motorcycle I was on. Instead of a peaceful resolution, a group of young men emerged from the vehicle, visibly under the influence of drugs and armed with various dangerous instruments.”

According to her, the attackers violently assaulted the motorcycle rider, causing a head injury that led to bleeding. Ogunga ran to seek help from nearby police officers of the CP Surveillance team, only to be met with further disappointment.

“On arriving, I met a police officer who claimed the matter had already been ‘settled.’ Shockingly, the officer, identified as Supol Banty, failed to take the matter to the police station. Instead, he forced the injured bike rider to pay for the vehicle’s side mirror, completely ignoring our injuries and damages.”

Ogunga alleged that the police officer appeared compromised, having accepted bribes from the cultists.

“It was evident that these attackers had bribed the officer, who then compromised his duty by siding with them. As a law-abiding citizen and leader of the Ondo student body, I was deeply humiliated and demoralized. This experience has left me questioning the impartiality of our security agencies, especially when it appears justice is reserved only for those who can pay for it.”

Condemning the officer’s actions and the impunity of the cult group, she called for an immediate investigation and disciplinary measures.

“This incident is not only an affront to my person but also a clear reflection of the challenges ordinary Nigerians face in seeking justice. I strongly condemn the abuse of power, the neglect of duty by Officer Supol Banty, and the dangerous alliance between criminals and law enforcement officials.”

In her demands, Ogunga urged the authorities to:

1. Investigate the incident thoroughly, including the role of Officer Supol Banty.

2. Ensure that the assailants are identified and prosecuted.

3. Sanction any officer found guilty of extortion or collusion.

4. Restore public trust in the police through transparency and accountability.

She also warned that failure to take swift action would be met with protests and legal action.

“If not investigated, I will take protests and agitation to the Commissioner of Police. If still unresolved, I will file a lawsuit against the Nigeria Police Force.”

Ogunga concluded with a powerful message:

“Justice must not be for sale, and no citizen should be made to feel less human because they lack the means to bribe their way to safety.”

The Osun State Police Command has released a statement addressing the viral video circulating online, which appears to show a confrontation between police officers and a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer at Elizabeth Estate in Osogbo.

According to the police, officers from Oyo State arrived at the estate to arrest a suspected criminal, but were prevented from doing so by civil defense personnel guarding the area.

The situation escalated, resulting in two police officers being beaten and injured, and their vehicle’s tires deflated.

Reinforcement was called in from the nearest division, and upon arrival, the police officers were rescued, and one of the civil defense personnel involved in the altercation was arrested and taken to the State CID for investigation.

The Osun State Police Command has assured that investigation is ongoing.

However, the NSCDC has called for a probe into the incident, stating that their officer was brutally assaulted by police operatives.

The Osun NSCDC spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, has condemned the police brutality, stating that the management of NSCDC Osun calls for investigation into the matter and demands that perpetrators be brought to book.

The Lagos State Police Command has summoned three police officers for questioning after videos emerged on social media showing them allegedly extorting one million naira from corps members in Surulere, Lagos.

The officers reportedly threatened the corps members with firearms, kidnapped them, and took them to the Kafaru Oluwole Tinubu House Area C Police Command, where they were robbed.

According to Oluyemi Fasipe, the social media user who shared the footage, “Dear @BenHundeyin, Your officers today in Surulere extorted 1 million naira from three corps members.

They were threatened with firearms, kidnapped, and taken to the KAFARU OLUWOLE TINUBU HOUSE AREA C POLICE COMMAND of the @LagosPoliceNG where they were robbed. Their offence was the absence of a physical copy of a driver’s license. This is evil!”

In response to the allegations, Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, confirmed that the officers involved have been summoned for investigation.

He stated, “The men have been summoned and their trial has commenced. We urge the complainants to visit the Complaint Response Unit at the State Headquarters to testify at the ongoing trial.”