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DEVELOPINGCrime & Accidents · Ogun State

Ogun police deny Awujale Palace siege, explain Gbenden invitation

Updated 15:05 WAT, · first published 11 Nov 2026, 10:05 WAT · 6 outlets reporting

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The Ogun State Police Command dismissed reports that the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode was under siege by thugs, stating that personnel were deployed to maintain law and order. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, described the deployment as a preventive security measure. The Command also clarified that Chief Adebisi Adaran, known as Gbenden, was invited for questioning following a written petition containing allegations, according to New Telegraph.

What we know

  • Ogun State Police Command denied reports of a siege at Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode.
  • Police said their deployment was strictly to maintain law and order.
  • Chief Adebisi Adaran, known as Gbenden, was invited for questioning.
  • The invitation followed a written petition containing allegations.
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Sources

  1. Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
  2. Report by Punch – Punch,
  3. Report by New Telegraph – New Telegraph,
  4. Report by The Sun – The Sun,
  5. Report by Vanguard – Vanguard,
  6. Report by The Eagle Online – The Eagle Online,

Updates

  • – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by The Sun, Vanguard
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by New Telegraph
  • – Story published - 2 outlets

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