The Ogun State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode was under siege by thugs, insisting that police personnel were deployed to the premises to maintain law and order.
The command also clarified that Chief Adebisi Adaran, popularly known as Gbenden, was invited for questioning over allegations contained in a written petition and subsequently released on self-recognisance, pending the conclusion of investigations.
The police made the clarification in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babasayi.
According to the statement, the deployment of security personnel to the Awujale Palace was a preventive measure aimed at safeguarding lives and property and preventing any breakdown of public peace.
The command said an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) was also deployed to supervise the security arrangement and ensure effective operational coordination at the palace.
It rejected claims that the palace was under siege, maintaining that the presence of police officers should not be interpreted as an attempt by miscreants or thugs to take over the premises.
On the invitation of Chief Gbenden, the police explained that he was asked to report following a written petition containing allegations against him.
The command said Adaran honoured the invitation, was questioned in connection with the allegations and was later released on self-recognisance while investigations continued.
It stressed that the invitation was part of a legitimate investigative process and should not be taken as proof of guilt.
The police further assured residents that the command remained professional and impartial in carrying out its statutory responsibilities, with respect for the rule of law and the rights of individuals.
It urged members of the public to remain calm, disregard misleading reports and avoid circulating unverified information capable of creating tension or disturbing public peace.
The Ogun State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining public order and enforcing the law impartially across the state.
