Indian, two others arrested in Ibadan over assault on truck driver

Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested an Indian national and two Nigerians over the alleged assault of two drivers in Ibadan.

The command made this known in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, made available on Wednesday.

According to the command, the suspects are Olowu Oluwadamilare, Sodeke Olamide and Harjit Singh.

The assaulted drivers were identified as Ridwan Olajide and Taiwo Yinusa.

According to the police, the two victims are currently receiving medical attention at a hospital.

The statement read: “The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with a viral video showing the alleged assault of two truck drivers at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited, located at Kilometer 12, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan. The suspects comprise two security operatives attached to the company and an Indian national.

“The two victims have been identified as Ridwan Olajide and Taiwo Yinusa.

“Following the police intervention, three suspects were arrested: Olowu Oluwadamilare and Sodeke Olamide, both male security operatives attached to the company, and Harjit Singh, an Indian national associated with the company.”

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