The Ogun State Police Command has arrested eight suspects over an alleged breach of public peace, unlawful assembly, obstruction of traffic and assault on police officers following a disturbance linked to the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba group in parts of Sango-Ota.

The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, with the arrests confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, in a statement made available to journalists on Friday.

According to Babaseyi, the disturbance took place at Temidire Junction and the Under-Bridge area of Sango-Ota, where members of the group allegedly barricaded roads and disrupted vehicular movement.

The police spokesperson further disclosed that several items including a Toyota Dyna vehicle used to convey the suspects, two broadcast speakers, a carton containing flags, shirts bearing inscriptions of their agitation, and banners displaying their messages and manifesto,were recovered from the suspects during the operation.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, reassured residents of the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security across Ogun State.