The magistrate court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, Oyo state has sentenced a 25-year-old tricycle operator, Ganiyu Babatunde, to twelve months imprisonment for assaulting a Senior Traffic Warden, Damilare Ajibike while performing his constitutional duty
In a statement by the police public relations officer, Nigeria Police, Oyo State Command, Mr Adewale Osifeso and made available to newsmen, said the incident occurred on June 22, 2025, at Idi-odo, Felele area of Ibadan
The tricycle operator, Babatunde was found guilty ,for inflicting an injury on Mr Ajibike who arrested him for illegal parking.
The Statement adds that, the command is also reviewing the conduct of a traffic Warden, Mr Isiaka Michael, who was captured on a video assaulting Babatunde during the arrest.
While internal investigation is nearing completion, the command encouraged citizens to report misconduct of any Police Officer to the command.
