Nigeria: Ogun Police Rescue Man Allegedly Forced to Drink Poison Over Motorcycle Theft

What the report says

The Ogun State Police Command in southwestern Nigeria says it has rescued a 26-year-old man, Timothy Ashamu, after he was allegedly forced to drink a poisonous substance in what investigators believe was retaliation over a motorcycle theft dispute. The case, reported by Premium Times and distributed by AllAfrica, took place in Oke-Odan, Yewa South Local Government Area, and the victim was taken to a hospital in Owode-Yewa for treatment.

According to the police account, Mr Ashamu was reportedly attacked at a farm by three people after being linked to a motorcycle theft allegation. Police said the substance was believed to be Gamaline, a chemical used by farmers as a pesticide. One suspect, identified by police as Abiodun Oniyide, also known as Aje Alaje, has been arrested, while two others are still being sought.

The command said detectives acted after receiving a report and information from the victim, and that Mr Ashamu is responding to treatment. Police also said he identified the arrested suspect as one of those involved. The case has now been prepared for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation. The report adds context to a broader local concern about vigilante-style retaliation and the handling of theft allegations through the criminal justice system.