Ondo Police Arrest Four Officers Over Ethnic Slur

A string of viral videos from Ondo State showing police officers making ethnic remarks and alleged extortion during stop-and-search on the Lagos–Benin Expressway has prompted a major response from state authorities. The footage features a motorist, a UK returnee, being told officers would detain him if he were Igbo, triggering national outrage and calls for accountability. The Ondo State Police Command identified and arrested four officers—ASP Elomore Sodayo, Inspector Adefila Adewale, Inspector Olorunfemi Opeyemi, and Inspector Odusola Peter—and the Commissioner of Police ordered a comprehensive, fair, and transparent investigation into their conduct. Police spokespeople emphasised that the force remains disciplined and professional, promising appropriate disciplinary action if misconduct is established. The case has drawn widespread attention and ongoing updates from multiple outlets confirm steps taken by the police, including identification of the officers and ongoing investigations. The developments underscore the police’s stated commitment to ethics and human dignity, while leaving room for further details as inquiries proceed.