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Osun State government vows to prosecute perpetrators of recent violent killings

Osun State Ademola Adeleke NURTW leadership tussle serial killings security meeting

The Osun State government has pledged to hold all individuals responsible for recent violent crimes accountable, denying allegations that the administration is protecting perpetrators. Samuel Ojo, Special Adviser to Governor Ademola Adeleke on Security Matters, announced that an emergency security meeting was convened on Wednesday to address a surge in killings following the August 15 gubernatorial election.

The violence includes at least five deaths linked to cult attacks and a leadership dispute within the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). Among the deceased are Olalekan Oyeyemi, killed during a succession struggle, and Adekunle Adejuwon, reportedly killed by suspected cultists.

While some NURTW leaders claimed the government had endorsed Oyeyemi for the chairmanship, the Commissioner for Transportation, Sesan Oyedele, denied this, stating the union had merely briefed him on their decision. Security agencies, including the Police and DSS, have been directed to investigate the incidents thoroughly.

Entities

Ademola Adeleke · National Union of Road Transport Workers · Osun State · Samuel Ojo · Sesan Oyedele

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 3 SOURCES] An emergency state security meeting was held on Wednesday to address the serial killings. theglittersonline.com.ng · osundefender.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Commissioner for Transportation denied that the government endorsed Olalekan Oyeyemi as the next NURTW chairman. theglittersonline.com.ng
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Adekunle Adejuwon was killed by suspected cultists in the early hours of Tuesday. osundefender.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] At least five people have been killed following the August 15 gubernatorial election. osundefender.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Olalekan Oyeyemi was murdered at Mayfair Garage in Ile-Ife on Sunday. osundefender.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Adeleke administration will not shield individuals involved in the recent resurgence of violent crimes in Osun State. theglittersonline.com.ng · osundefender.com

Sources

Osun Govt Vows To Prosecute Perpetrators As Killings Trigger Emergency Security Meeting [dailyreport.ng]
Killings: Osun Won’t Shield Perpetrators, Says Gov’s Aide [theglittersonline.com.ng]
Osun Gov Launches Investigation After 5 People Killed [www.tori.ng]
Post-Election Killings: Adeleke Won't Shield Anyone - Aide [osundefender.com]
Killings: Osun forms joint taskforce, orders 24-hour security alert [punchng.com]