Ogun: Indian hemp seller threatening officers with knife nabbed

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a woman seen in a viral video wielding a knife and cursing officers who allegedly confronted her over cannabis sales.

According to The Punch, the incident occurred in Ijebu Igbo, headquarters of Ijebu North Local Government Area.

The woman, dressed in a green gown, was seen seated in a car before stepping out with a knife and approaching a police officer reportedly recording the incident.

Speaking in Yoruba, she said, “Why are you troubling us, are we the only ones selling Indian hemp? And you have continued to harass us repeatedly, it will never be well with you….”

Police spokesperson DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed the arrest, saying, “The suspect has been arrested and the matter is already under investigation.”

Ogun Attorney General Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, also confirmed plans to prosecute her, saying, “I have contacted the CP over the viral video and I was told that the woman will be charged to court today.”