Police in Ogun State accused of assaulting polytechnic

In August 2024, several police officers in Ogun State, Nigeria, were publicly accused of assaulting students and staff at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta. Witnesses and student leaders said the officers used excessive force during a protest over unpaid stipends, resulting in injuries and arrests. The incident sparked calls for an independent investigation and heightened scrutiny of police conduct in the state. Views Nigeria