Lagos Police Detain Officers After 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 statement shared on X on Friday, February 6, 2026, by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, following widespread public attention surrounding the alleged incident.

According to Adebisi, the officers linked to the case have been identified and are currently undergoing an internal investigation. Statements are being taken from all parties involved, including the accused officers, the actor, and a friend who was with him at the time of the incident.

“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.

The investigation follows the circulation of a video on social media showing Ijoba Lande seated in the front passenger seat of a vehicle with visible injuries. The actor appeared to have blood on the left side of his face, along with noticeable bruises.

In the footage, recorded in Yoruba, the visibly distressed entertainer repeatedly asked for water as bystanders attempted to calm him and advised that he be taken to a police station to formally report the incident. A voice heard in the background alleged that officers from the Area “J” Police Division were responsible for the assault, repeatedly referencing the station and describing the incident as unlawful.

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

The caption accompanying the video further alleged that the actor was robbed during the incident, claiming that his iPhone 16 Pro Max and $1,200 in cash belonging to his brother were 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 read.

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