Lagos: Police detain officers over alleged assault on actor Ijoba Lande

Police officers accused of assaulting popular actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, widely known as Ijoba Lande, have been taken into custody by the Lagos State Police Command for investigation.

The development was confirmed in a post shared on X on Friday, February 6, 2026, by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, following public attention surrounding the alleged incident.

According to the police spokesperson, the officers linked to the incident have been identified and are currently undergoing internal investigation.

Adebisi disclosed that statements are being obtained from all parties involved, including the affected officers, the actor, and an accompanying friend.

“The officers involved have been identified and brought before the command for investigation. At present, the officers, the complainant, and his friend are all giving their statements. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses,” the statement read.

Earlier, a video that surfaced on social media showed Ijoba Lande seated in the front passenger seat of a vehicle with visible injuries, including bleeding on the left side of his face and noticeable bruises.

In the footage, the actor, speaking in Yoruba, repeatedly asked for water as bystanders attempted to console him and suggested proceeding to a police station to formally report the incident.

A voice heard in the background of the video alleged that personnel from the Area “J” Police Division were responsible for the assault, repeatedly referencing the station and describing the incident as a wrongful act.

By the end of the clip, the group appeared to have arrived at a police facility, where the actor seemed visibly calmer.

The caption accompanying the video further alleged that the entertainer was robbed during the incident, with his iPhone 16 Pro Max and $1,200 in cash belonging to his brother reportedly taken.

“I returned from the UK six days ago and was attacked and beaten by police officers in Nigeria. They took my iPhone 16 Pro Max and my brother’s $1,200. I nearly lost my life,” the caption stated.

The Lagos State Police Command has assured the public that the matter is being treated with seriousness and that appropriate action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.