The Ogun State Police Command has officially refuted circulating reports alleging that the iconic Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode was taken over or placed under siege by suspected thugs and miscreants.
​In an official statement released in Abeokuta on Wednesday morning, November 11, 2026, the Command clarified that the presence of security operatives at the royal palace was strictly a proactive security measure intended to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and prevent any breakdown of public peace.
​According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oluseyi Babaseyi, the state command strategically deployed personnel to the palace grounds under the direct supervision of an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to ensure effective coordination and operational order.
​Addressing rumors surrounding individuals questioned at the scene, Babaseyi confirmed that Chief Adebisi Adaran, popularly known as Gbenden, was invited by the police following a formal written petition containing specific allegations against him.
​”He honoured the invitation, was questioned in connection with the allegations, and was subsequently released on self-recognisance while investigations continue,” Babaseyi stated. He emphasized that a police invitation is a standard investigative procedure and must not be misinterpreted as an indication of guilt or used to incite panic.
​The command urged residents of Ijebu-Ode and the general public to remain calm, disregard misleading online reports, and refrain from sharing unverified media capable of creating unnecessary tension within the community.
​The Ogun State Police Command reiterated its commitment to professionalism, impartiality, and the rule of law while assuring residents that security measures across Ijebu-Ode and the broader state remain robust.
