The Ogun State Police Command says it will arraign three suspects before the Ago-Iwoye Magistrate Court over the alleged obstruction and assault of police officers performing their lawful duties.

The suspects are 51-year-old Alaba Mulika, 21-year-old Alawode Iyanu and 29-year-old Temitope Saliu.

The command disclosed this in a statement by its Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Friday, following an investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni.

The incident occurred on September 29 when a police team led by ASP Akeredolu Emmanuel intercepted an unregistered Toyota Camry at Fibigbade Street, Ago-Iwoye.

According to the command, while the vehicle was being taken to the police station, a Toyota Highlander with registration number JJJ 215 JV allegedly blocked its movement at Abobi Street.

The police said a physical confrontation subsequently occurred, during which INSPR Abolarinwa Wasiu and CPL Olubamiro Adeniyi were allegedly assaulted.

The command said video recordings of the incident, which later circulated on social media, were among the materials reviewed during the investigation.

Following the Commissioner of Police’s directive, detectives investigated the circumstances, visited the scene and arrested the three suspects.

Babaseyi said the suspects would face five counts bordering on conspiracy, obstruction of police officers, alleged serious assault on police officers and conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.

The command said the Commissioner of Police had reiterated that the safety and protection of officers carrying out lawful duties remained a priority.

It also urged members of the public to channel complaints through lawful mechanisms and avoid physical confrontation with police personnel.

The command said further updates would be provided as developments warranted.