Police in Ogun State accused of assaulting polytechnic

In early 2024, police officers in Ogun State, Nigeria, were publicly accused of assaulting staff and students at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta. Witnesses and the institution’s management reported that officers entered the campus, used force, and detained several individuals during a protest over unpaid salaries and poor conditions. The incident sparked condemnation from human‑rights groups and prompted calls for an independent investigation into police misconduct. Views Nigeria