Police in Ogun State accused of assaulting polytechnic

In early 2024, several officers of the Ogun State Police Command in Nigeria were publicly accused of assaulting students and staff at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta. Witnesses and student leaders claimed the police used excessive force during a protest over tuition fees and alleged corruption, resulting in injuries and arrests. The incident sparked protests, calls for an independent investigation, and criticism from human‑rights groups demanding accountability for the alleged police misconduct. Views Nigeria