IJEBU-IGBO, Nigeria — Tensions flared in Ogun State after the Student Union Government (SUG) President of Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic (AAP), Ijebu-Igbo, directly confronted a police officer who allegedly slapped him during a routine stop-and-search operation.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage across student community networks, highlighting ongoing friction between law enforcement and youths at regional highway checkpoints.
The Stop-and-Search Altercation
According to the student leader, the confrontation began when his vehicle was pulled over by a team of police officers for an inspection. During the search of his personal luggage, the officers questioned why he was traveling with customized clothing apparel and a cap.
The student explained to the team that the items belonged to his office as the institution’s active SUG president. Rather than concluding the search, one of the officers on the scene allegedly launched a physical assault, slapping the student leader across the face before immediately fleeing the spot to avoid a direct escalation.
Escalation and Confrontation
Refusing to let the assault pass, the student leader immediately filmed the aftermath, tracking down and confronting the remaining members of the police team on the road. The video, which has circulated heavily across student union platforms, shows the student demanding accountability and identifying the specific unit involved in the misconduct.
The incident mirrors a broader regional trend of checkpoint altercations, occurring just days after a similar high-profile incident in Cross River State where a farmer was assaulted and extorted ₦150,000 under similar stop-and-search pretexts.
Student Union Mobilization
The Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic Student Union has strongly condemned the assault, describing it as an unprovoked act of police brutality against an elected student representative. Student groups are currently demanding that the Ogun State Police Command identify the officer who fled, issue an official apology, and implement disciplinary measures.
Local student leaders warn that if the command fails to address the misconduct swiftly, it could trigger massive student-led protests and campus demonstrations across the Ijebu axis.
