The Ogun State Government has condemned what it described as the unnecessary interference of police officers attached to the Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, in an ongoing criminal case of land grabbing instituted by the state government against two defendants, Ibrahim Gbenga Ibuoye and Taiwo Ibrahim, currently pending before the Magistrates’ Court in Ota.
This was contained in a petition dated May 23, 2026, addressed to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Force Intelligence Department, Abuja, AIG Enyinnaya Adiogu, and signed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Sina Ogungbade (SAN).
Copies of the petition were also sent to Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and the Police Service Commission.
The state government expressed concern that, despite repeated warnings from police leadership that cases should be investigated within the jurisdiction where alleged offences occurred, unless expressly approved by the office of the Inspector-General of Police, some officers had continued to interfere in established legal procedures, thereby abusing office and attempting to compromise the administration of justice.
It warned that such actions undermine investigations, cause unnecessary delays, and erode public confidence in the police, noting that the Inspector-General had consistently emphasised transparency, professionalism, and accountability in investigations.
