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Osun State fatal shooting investigation

Overview

Osun State Police arrested five suspects following a fatal shooting in Ilobu. The incident, which occurred on June 21 at a palm-wine shop, resulted in the death of 14-year-old Olapade Ezekiel and injuries to another individual, Matthew John.

According to police spokesperson DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, gunmen arrived in a Sienna bus and opened fire. The arrested suspects, including Saheed Kareem, Ismail Yekeen, Abass Afeez, Salako Taofeek, and Abdulrauf Ogunshola, reportedly confessed to their involvement. Investigators are currently seeking an individual known as ‘Alaagba’, who is identified as the alleged armourer and custodian of the firearm used in the attack.

Entities

Osun State Police Command · Abiodun Ojelabi · Osogbo · Salako Taofeek · Ilobu

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Osun State Police arrest five suspects in fatal shooting of teenager

    Osun State Police have arrested five suspects for the June shooting death of 14-year-old Olapade Ezekiel in Ilobu. One suspect is alleged to have fired the fatal shot.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Osun State Police arrest five suspects over Methodist Church attack

    Osun State Police arrested five suspects after they allegedly damaged a Methodist Church and a vehicle in Osogbo following a dispute involving a football game.

Sources

gistmania.com · lindaikejisblog.com · nationalaccordnewspaper.com · newscentral.africa · punchng.com · realnewsmagazine.net · thewhistler.ng