Police in Ogun State accused of assaulting polytechnic

In March 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 said the police used excessive force during a protest over unpaid tuition and alleged harassment, leading to injuries and calls for an independent investigation. The state government announced an internal probe, while human‑rights groups demanded accountability and protection of the students’ rights. Views Nigeria