The complainant stated that the group, led by Joseph Ayodele, invaded their village with dangerous weapons and forcefully occupied their landed property. The police spokesman for the Ogun State command, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said that on the strength of the petition, the Commissioner of Police directed the Deputy Commissioner to investigate the case and bring the culprits to book.
The police have advised Ayodele Joseph, the leader of the violent gang, to turn himself in, otherwise, he would be "hunted down" and brought to justice.
According to Mr Oyeyemi, the police recovered assorted charms and weeds, suspected to be Indian hemp from the suspects. He also noted that one of the arrested suspects, Kola Owolabi, had once been arrested for snatching a rifle from an officer. Still, he was overpowered then, and he was subsequently charged to court and remanded in prison custody.
The police have intensified efforts to arrest Ayodele Joseph, who has been on the wanted list of the Command in connection with a series of violent land-grabbing cases in Ado-odo, Ota and its environs.
Land grabbing has become a severe problem in Nigeria, with many families being forcefully dispossessed of their landed property by land grabbers who often use violence and intimidation to achieve their aim.
This has led to a rise in cases of communal clashes and violence in different parts of the country. In recent years, the government has taken steps to tackle the problem by passing laws and setting up special task forces to curb the activities of land grabbers.
The police have urged public members to report any suspicious activities or persons involved in land grabbing to the nearest police station.
The police assured the public that they are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all law-abiding citizens and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that land grabbers are brought to justice.
The police command also warned land grabbers to desist from their criminal activities or face the full wrath of the law.