Ogun police explain officers’ presence at Awujale palace, debunk thugs’ invasion

The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that the Awujale Palace in the Ijebu-Ode area of the state was under siege by hoodlums.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Babaseyi said the deployment was a preventive security measure aimed at safeguarding lives and property and preventing any breakdown of public peace.

Babaseyi added that an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) was deployed to supervise and coordinate the security arrangement at the palace.

He stated: “The Ogun State Police Command hereby refutes reports alleging that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode was under siege by thugs or miscreants, clarifying that police personnel were present strictly to maintain law and order.

“The Command wishes to state unequivocally that the deployment of its personnel to the palace was strictly a preventive security measure aimed at maintaining law and order, safeguarding lives and property, and forestalling any breakdown of public peace.

“To ensure effective supervision and operational coordination, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) was deployed to oversee the security arrangement at the palace.”

The police spokesperson also clarified that one Chief Adebisi Adaran, popularly known as Gbenden, had been invited following a written petition containing allegations against him.

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Babaseyi said: “He honoured the invitation, was questioned in connection with the allegations and was subsequently released on self-recognisance, while investigations continue.

“The Command further clarifies that the invitation was part of a legitimate investigative process and should not be misconstrued as an indication of guilt.

“The Police remain professional and impartial in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities, guided by the rule of law and respect for the rights of all individuals.”

Babaseyi urged members of the public to remain calm, disregard misleading reports, and refrain from circulating unverified information capable of generating unnecessary tension or disturbing public peace.

Awujale stool became vacant in July 2025, following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona at the age of 91, after 65 years reign.