How DPO, Police Beat Up Journalist In Ibadan

A man identified as Mr Tony Awobode, a journalist based in Ibadan was allegedly harassed and beaten by a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ibadan.

It was learnt that the Journalist Awobode, who doubles as General Manager of JAMZ 100.1FM, Ibadan, was beaten to stupor at Aleshinloye Junction by DPO of Iyaganku, CSP Akintunde Oyeniran, and his men.

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It was learnt on Tuesday that the incident occurred when Awobode was riding on a power bike.

He was stopped by the DPO who said that his car mirror was hit by the power bike as the JAMZ FM GM was trying to cross towards the Aleshinloye axis.

The journalist however tried to prove otherwise after stopping to confirm that there was no mark or sign of friction on the side mirror fell on deaf ears as the DPO descended on him with slaps and beatings.

Our correspondent gathered that the DPO later called his officers who came to continue the beating before arresting the victim.

It was gathered that the victim was taken to Iyaganku police station, where his mobile phone was seized.

The tires of the power bike were also deflated.

Awobode, who later spoke with his colleagues on Tuesday, lamented that his fundamental human rights were violated.

He added that this is despite the truth that the vehicle the DPO was driving was not even scratched let alone damaged.

However, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Mr Adewale Osifeso, when contacted noted that the case was later reported to him.

Osifeso, who said that the Commissioner of Police is aware of the incident, however, said that he will react to the incident as soon as possible.

“It was reported lately to me. They just called me. You would be updated soon,” he said.

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