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Amid 6 month-suspension, Police grill Ogun monarch assaulting 73-year-old chief in viral video

The Nigerian Police Force has invited and interrogated the Olorile of Orile-Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, for assaulting a 73-year-old chief identified as Areola Abraham.
The Force PPRO Muyiwa Adejobi revealed this in a statement and disclosed that the Ogun state monarch who was seen in a viral video assaulting an elderly chief, was invited for questioning.
This happened a few hours after the Ogun state government suspended the traditional ruler for six months following outrage over the viral video.
Ogunjobi had sparked outrage after a viral video surfaced showing him allegedly assaulting Chief Arinola.
In the two-minute clip, Arinola was seen kneeling on the road while a man, said to be Ogunjobi, cursed him and his family while accusing him of conspiracy.
The monarch was suspended for allegedly subjecting Chief Arinola Abraham to dehumanising treatment.
Adejobi noted that the Force had commended an investigation into the matter and assured Nigerians that justice ill be served.
The Force PPRO tweeted: “OGUN STATE PUBLIC ASSAULT: 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.”