The residents of Ibafo, Ogun
state in Nigeria have begun to express their heartfelt grief about the harsh
conditions they are being made to face by the Police.
According to a resident of the
area, he said it all started not too long ago after the Ijaw tribe engaged in illicit
bunkering that fled Isawo area of Ikorodu to Arepo, Ogun state decided to
settle down at the Ebute waterside of Ibafo in Ogun state. About a month ago,
news of their relocation got to the Military and officers were sent to the area
to try to ward them off but their efforts to do so were futile as they went unprepared
for a battle. About a week ago, news got to the residents that a key member of
the group was arrested by the Police and this triggered a violent response from
members of the group as gun shots went off and are still going off In Ibafo
like fire crackers on the 4th of July.
The Police in their bid to take
control of the situation blocked major junctions which made vehicle owners resort
to following alternative routes and this has been causing major traffic jams
especially on work days. As if that isn’t enough, the Policemen in the area are
being accused of terrorizing citizens by making them raise their hands while
walking on the road and searching residents unnecessarily like suspects, those
who fail to comply are usually beaten or made to roll on the floor. The worried
resident also claimed that the police have been molesting innocent resident under
the covering of trying to control the situation despite knowing the whereabouts
of members of the ‘illegal group’. We hope this issue is critically examined
and addressed by the appropriate authority.
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