The Ogun State Police Command has invited the Olorile of Orile-Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Adewale Ogunjobi, for interrogation over allegations of subjecting Chief Arinola Abraham to dehumanizing treatment.
The two-minute clip, which has sparked widespread outrage, depicts Arinola kneeling on the road while Ogunjobi, reportedly a retired police officer, curses him and his family, accusing him of conspiracy.
In the video, the monarch is heard boasting about his influence over law enforcement agencies, threatening to jail the chief. At one point, a man accompanying the traditional ruler slaps Arinola and orders him to prostrate before the king. Ogunjobi, speaking in Yoruba, declares, “You are a conspirator, it will never be well with you… your wife and children… whoever thinks he is courageous enough should come out to face me… even if you die, we shall bury you and nothing will happen….”
The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on his Facebook page on Monday, emphasizing that the police are conducting an investigation into the matter.
“The Monarch has been invited to the State Police Command today for interrogation. It is important to note that no individual holds authority over the Nigeria Police Force. An investigation is currently underway, and justice will be served,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Ogun State Government has suspended Oba Ogunjobi for six months over what was described as conduct unbecoming of a traditional ruler.
According to the report, the decision was made after the Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs invited the monarch and his alleged victim for interrogation.
“Following the investigation conducted on the matter, the Kabiyesi has been suspended and stripped of the paraphernalia of the stool of Olorile-Ifo, pending the determination of his culpability or otherwise regarding the allegations,” the report stated.
