By Kayode Olopade
Tension gripped Kemta Division late Thursday night, December 18, 2025, after a dramatic incident involving the Secretary of the Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Adigun Bunmi.
According to police sources, at about 10:30 p.m., operatives on stop-and-search duty at the front of Kemta Police Station flagged down a blue Toyota Camry with registration number OG 16 A43. The driver, identified as Bunmi, allegedly conducted himself in a disorderly manner, raising concerns of a possible breach of public peace.
When directed to bring the vehicle into the station, Bunmi reportedly refused to comply. Instead, he allegedly whisked away Police Constable Adebayo Okikijesu, who had entered the vehicle to ensure compliance.
The situation escalated until the swift intervention of Kehinde Adebayo, a driver to retired Superintendent of Police Adeakiti, who pursued and blocked Bunmi’s vehicle about 200 meters from the checkpoint. In the process, Constable Okikijesu sustained an injury to his arm.
Police confirmed that Bunmi was immediately arrested and taken into custody. He is currently under investigation for attempted kidnapping, serious assault on a police officer, and deprivation of liberty. Authorities stated that upon conclusion of investigations, he will be charged to court.
When contacted, Ogun State PPRO, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi confirmed the arrest but the details of what led to Adigun’s arrest wasn’t discussed but he said investigations are ongoing.
Efforts to reach the Chairman of Ogun NUJ Council has been proved abortive, several calls have been made to reach him but he didn’t respond to calls.
He has however been remanded in prison failing to meet bail condition of 1.5million with two sureties.
The case has been adjourned till 21st of January, 2026.
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