The Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects over the alleged assault of Nigerian truck drivers Rilwan Olajide and Taiwo Yinusa at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited, following a viral video and calls for justice.
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested an Indian national and two security operatives following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing Nigerian truck drivers Rilwan Olajide and Taiwo Yinusa being physically assaulted at the premises of Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway.
The arrests followed public outrage over footage of the confrontation, which prompted calls for accountability and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The suspects were identified by the police as Harjit Singh, a 46-year-old Indian national associated with the company, and two security operatives attached to the facility, Olowu Oluwadamilare and Sodeke Olamide.
The arrests represent a significant development in a case that has raised questions about workplace safety, the treatment of transport workers and the responsibility of businesses to ensure that disputes are resolved lawfully.
What Happened at Karma Agric Feeds and Foods?
Footage circulating online appears to show a confrontation involving the two truck drivers and several men at the company’s premises.
Reports on the incident indicate that the disagreement escalated during a dispute involving a truck and demands for its keys. The drivers were reportedly subjected to physical violence during the confrontation.
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners (AMATO) said the incident occurred on Saturday, October 10, 2026, following a disagreement over demurrage compensation. Other preliminary accounts have referred to a dispute over truck parking. The precise sequence of events and the circumstances that triggered the confrontation remain matters for investigators to establish.
The footage subsequently circulated on social media, attracting widespread attention and demands for the authorities to identify those involved.
Although the video has become central to public discussion, the full circumstances of the incident, including the actions of each individual present, must be established through a proper investigation.
Police Move Against Three Suspects
According to a report by Radio Nigeria, the Oyo State Police Command confirmed the arrests following the video’s circulation and directed detectives to identify and apprehend those allegedly involved.
Police spokesperson DSP Ayanlade Olayinka said the Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, directed the investigation into the incident.
The arrests have placed the incident under formal law-enforcement scrutiny. However, an arrest is not a conviction, and the allegations against the suspects must be determined through the appropriate legal process.
Further clarification from the police on the status of the investigation, potential charges and the outcome of inquiries into the incident would help establish the full facts.
AMATO Demands Justice for Olajide and Yinusa
The Association of Maritime Truck Owners has condemned the alleged assault and called for an impartial investigation.
In a statement reported by Vanguard, the association said commercial disagreements should never result in violence, intimidation or degrading treatment of transport workers.
AMATO urged the relevant police authorities to preserve available evidence, identify everyone involved and ensure that anyone found culpable is held accountable under Nigerian law. It also called on the management of Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited to cooperate with investigators and take steps to prevent a recurrence.
The association stressed that its demand for justice was directed at the alleged conduct of specific individuals, not at Indian nationals as a group.
That distinction is important: accountability should be based on individual conduct and evidence, irrespective of nationality.
Workers’ Dignity and the Rule of Law
The incident has renewed discussion about the protection of Nigerian workers and transport operators who facilitate the movement of goods across the country’s commercial corridors.
Section 34(1)(a) of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, as amended, protects the dignity of the human person and prohibits torture and inhuman or degrading treatment.
The provision underscores the importance of safeguarding human dignity. Allegations of physical assault should therefore be investigated through lawful procedures, with the rights of victims and suspects respected throughout the process.
Businesses operating in Nigeria, regardless of ownership or nationality, are subject to applicable Nigerian laws. Disputes involving truck keys, parking, delivery arrangements or demurrage payments should be resolved through lawful and established procedures rather than violence.
What Happens Next?
With three suspects reportedly in police custody, attention will turn to the progress of the investigation, the evidence gathered and any decision by the authorities to initiate criminal proceedings.
The investigation should also establish the precise circumstances that led to the confrontation, the roles of the individuals captured in the footage and whether any additional persons were involved.
As of the latest reports reviewed for this publication, no court determination establishing the suspects’ guilt had been reported. A response from Karma Agric Feeds and Foods Limited addressing the allegations would also be important to completing the public record.
The case serves as a reminder that the protection of workers, respect for human dignity and accountability under the law must apply to everyone.
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