Femi Afuwape, a resident of Lagos state, has petitioned the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, alleging that his two minor sons, aged 10 and 5, were wrongfully arrested and detained for three days by police officers attached to the Oke-Odo police division.
According to the petition dated May 6, 2025, the incident occurred at No. 6 Adeaga Street, Abule Egba, in Agbado Oke-Odo LCDA.
Afuwape via his petition claimed that a co-tenant, Mr. Odun, accused his children of entering his room, leading to their arrest and detention.
He additionally claimed that despite numerous efforts, the police did not release the children because of directives from Mr. Odun.
Afuwape likewise voiced significant worry about how his children were being treated, mentioning that their imprisonment led to them missing school for multiple days.
He urged the Commissioner of Police to intervene and ensure justice is served.
However, when contacted, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police Public Relations Officer for Lagos Police Command, refuted the claims of detention.
Hundeyin explained that the children were accused of stealing money and confirmed that they handed the money over to their father.
He mentioned that the children were not held back but instead set free awaiting additional inquiry, considering their young age.
The Lagos police media representative stated: “These individuals were not held captive. They were charged with theft. The youngsters admitted to giving the cash to their father. Considering their status as minors, they were let go until such time as their father could be located.”
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