Man arrested for allegedly assaulting lady and her daughter in Ogun

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps has arrested a 50-year-old man, recognized as Mr. Kazeem Adeoye, for allegedly assaulting a 44-year-old lady, Mrs. Oladeyinde Morufat, and her daughter, Mariam, in Ifo Local Government Area of the state.

The state Commander, Cmdr. (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 by means of the Director of Information and Public Relations, ACC Adegunwa Adegbuyi.

According to the assertion, the incident occurred at Shonde, Iyana-Ifote, Lisa.

“The incident was reported on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at about 4:45pm, when the complainant approached the Olayemi/Demokula Divisional Headquarters to report an alleged assault involving herself and her daughter,” the statement read.

“According to the complainant’s account, she was coming back from church along with her youngsters when an altercation reportedly arose between her and the suspect’s sons, Abdullah and Ope, who had been using a motorbike.

“The complainant alleged that the suspect subsequently entered her compound without permission and began verbally abusing members of her family”.

“She further alleged that during the ensuing confrontation, the suspect’s wife struck her on the head with a wooden stick, causing her to bleed.

“Afterwards, the complainant reportedly found that her daughter, Mariam, had sustained a visual laceration on her brow, which she attributed to an alleged bodily assault by the suspect.

“Following the report, the Divisional Officer, SC Innocent Matthew, directed a team of two officers to apprehend the suspect for investigation.

“During interrogation, Mr. Adeoye reportedly admitted coming into the complainant’s compound. He claimed that his youngsters had knowledgeable him that her youngsters had been intentionally obstructing their path whereas they rode their bicycle.

“According to the suspect, he went to the compound to warn the family, but the encounter escalated into a physical altercation.

“The suspect reportedly admitted that each the complainant and her daughter sustained accidents in the course of the incident.

“Upon observing the injuries sustained by the complainant and her daughter, the Divisional Officer directed that they be taken immediately to the Government Health Centre in Lisa for medical evaluation and treatment.

“The suspect was subsequently detained pending additional investigation and the receipt of the medical report.

“Subsequently on Monday, October 12, 2026, following preliminary investigations, the case file and the suspect were handed over to the Ifo Area Command for further investigation and possible prosecution.”

The State Commander urged members of the general public to resolve disagreements peacefully and report incidents of violence promptly to the suitable authorities.

He additionally emphasised the significance of defending youngsters and making certain that allegations of violence are totally investigated by the related authorities.