Ogun Monarch Who Said Nothing Will Happen If His Torture Victim Dies Suspended

The Ogun State Police Command on Monday questioned the Olorile of Orile-Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, after a video surfaced showing him assaulting a 73-year-old chief, Areola Abraham.

The viral footage, which sparked public outrage, led the Ogun State Government to suspend the monarch for six months over his “uncivil conduct,” which was deemed inappropriate for his royal status.

In the two-minute video, Areola was seen kneeling on a road while Oba Ogunjobi and his aides verbally and physically abused him. The king accused him of conspiracy and threatened to use his influence to have him jailed. At one point, one of the king’s aides slapped Areola and ordered him to prostrate before the Oba.

The video led to strong criticism from various groups, including the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), which called for disciplinary action against the monarch. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that the police had invited and interrogated Oba Ogunjobi regarding the incident.

Adejobi assured the public that the Nigeria Police Force operates independently and will ensure justice is served. He stated, “The Oba has been invited and interrogated today by the command. The matter is being looked into for justice to prevail. Nobody can claim to be controlling the NPF. Justice must be served by all means.”

Following the police interrogation, the Ogun State Government announced a six-month suspension of Oba Ogunjobi, stripping him of his traditional rights while investigations continue. The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Communication and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, explained that the decision followed a review of the case by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat.

Akinmade stated, “This became imperative as a result of the reckless utterances and public misconduct of the Kabiyesi, as was evident on social media and in the larger public space.”

He added that the government invoked Section 52(1) of the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State 2021 as the legal basis for the suspension, pending a final decision on the monarch’s culpability.

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