Police rescue officers mistaken for kidnappers in Ogun, warn against mob action

The Ogun State Police Command connected Monday clarified a viral video alleging the apprehension of suspected kidnappers successful the Sagamu Local Government Area of the state, saying the individuals were really serving Police Mobile Force officers from Lagos State.

DAILY POST reports that the 2 “suspected criminals” were apprehended by members of the Kanuyi Community successful Simawa and mistaken for kidnappers.

They were said to person mislaid their mode portion returning from an authoritative work station successful Sagamu erstwhile they were apprehended by members of the community.

In 1 of the viral videos, the officers were seen sitting connected the ground, surrounded by an agitated crowd.

Reacting, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, successful a connection made disposable to DAILY POST, said that upon receiving the information, operatives of the Simawa Division were instantly mobilised to the scene.

Babaseyi stated that investigations revealed that the individuals were serving constabulary officers attached to a Police Mobile Force Squadron successful Lagos State.

“Upon receipt of the report, constabulary operatives were imm...