The Odugboro family in Sagamu, Ogun State, has appealed to the state government to review the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) legal advice on an alleged assault case involving some young men.
The family expressed dissatisfaction after the DPP reportedly reduced nine charges recommended by the police to a single charge of assault, despite allegations of other offences.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Azeez Ashiru said the incident occurred on August 14, 2024, when family members, including their mother and an elderly family head, attended a meeting on their family land in Sagamu.
Ashiru alleged that they were attacked by young men armed with dangerous weapons, leaving several family members assaulted, while their vehicles and personal belongings, including phones, money and jewellery, were vandalised or stolen.
He further claimed that he was dragged out of his vehicle, molested and humiliated during the attack.
According to him, the police investigated the incident and eventually arrested some suspects after six months. The investigation reportedly resulted in a recommendation for nine-count charges.
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However, the family said it was surprised when the DPP’s legal advice dated February 26, 2026, recommended prosecution for assault alone.
The family has consequently urged the Ogun State Government and Ministry of Justice to review the legal advice and ensure that all alleged offences established during the investigation are properly considered.
Reacting, Ogun State Attorney-General, Oluwasina Ogungbade, dismissed the family’s complaints, alleging that they wanted the suspects charged with armed robbery despite the facts of the case.
He maintained that he would not allow the criminal justice system to be used to settle personal disputes or exert pressure on parties involved in civil matters.
The family, however, insists that its demand is simply for a fair hearing and proper judicial examination of the allegations.
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