Police grant Ondo LG Chairman administrative bail over alleged criminal trespass
The Police have released Andrew Ogunsakin, Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, from custody after spending 24 hours at the Force Headquarters Monitoring Unit, Abuja.
Ogunsakin was reportedly detained on Tuesday after honouring a police invitation issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following a petition accusing him of criminal trespass and threat to life.
It was gathered that the petition was filed by Dr Anthony Aduro, Chief Executive Officer of Aduro Farms, who alleged that the council chairman invaded his property in Okitipupa and unlawfully encroached on the land.
Aduro, through his lawyer, Barrister Collins of Brikani Associates, urged the police to investigate what he described as “coordinated trespass and intimidation.”
The matter was handled under the investigative reference CR 3000/IGP/SEC/MU/T6/ABJ/VOL and supervised by CSP Muhammed Abdulkareem of the IGP Monitoring Unit.
Police sources confirmed on Friday that Ogunsakin was interrogated extensively and later granted administrative bail on Wednesday, December 3.
Prior to his detention, the local government boss had formally appealed for more time to appear before the police, citing an overloaded official schedule.
Ogunsakin in a letter dated October 29, 2025, and signed by the Director of Legal Services of Okitipupa Local Government, Yemi Egbodofo, requested a shift in the interview date and proposed a window between the third week of November and the first week of December.
The letter reads in part: “I write on behalf of HON Andrew Ogunsakin, the Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government, Okitipupa, Ondo State (hereinafter “our client”), to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 24th October, 2025, with reference No. CR: 3000/IGP. SEC/MU/T6/ABJ/VOL on the above subject.
“I have the instruction of our client (Hon. Andrew Ogunsakin) to inform you that he would have loved to attend the said interview as scheduled but for his official engagement.
“Therefore, he has instructed us to crave the indulgence of the IGP for a more convenient date between the 3rd week of November and the 1st week of December, 2025.
“While thanking you in anticipation of your kind consideration, please do accept the assurances of our highest professional regards.”
Despite the request, the police proceeded with the invitation, resulting in Ogunsakin’s appearance and subsequent detention.
The Monitoring Unit acknowledged receipt of the appeal letter with a handwritten directive, urging CSP Mohammed A. to respond “ASAP.”
