Skit maker Ijoba Lande accuses Lagos policemen of assault, theft
By Folashade Olorunfemi –
Popular Nollywood actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Morufu, widely known as Ijoba Lande, has accused men of the Nigerian Police from Area ‘J’ Division of the Lagos State Police Command of alleged assault, confiscation of his mobile phone and theft.
In a viral video that surfaced online, the actor was visibly injured, with blood dripping down his face, while bystanders attempted to resuscitate him. In another footage, Lande was seen in what appeared to be a police station, attempting to lodge a complaint concerning the incident.
Recounting his ordeal, Lande stated that the policemen physically assaulted him, confiscated his iPhone 16 Pro Max and allegedly made away with his brother’s $1,200.
He further disclosed that the incident occurred just six days after his arrival from the United Kingdom. However, he did not specify the cause of the attack.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, released a statement on X, disclosing that the officers involved have been identified and are being investigated.
“The officers involved have been identified and brought to the Command for investigation. At the moment, the officers, the actor and his friend are giving their statements. Further developments will be communicated accordingly,” the statement read.
Ijoba Lande is a Yoruba actor known for his comedy skits and comic roles in Yoruba movies.
