The Osun State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday, during the visit of the Governor Ademola Adeleke and his nephew, David Adeleke also known as Davido to the palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun.
It was gathered that a crisis broke out as some individuals attempted to approach Davido during the visit.
According to a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi the incident happened at 4:00 p.m.
He said, “the Command received information that a 60-year-old man, identified as Tajudeen Yusuf of the Oke-Ayepe area of Osogbo, was shot by suspected hoodlums at Itaolokan area of the city.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that earlier in the day, the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, accompanied by his nephew, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, at the palace.
“Following the visit, a confrontation reportedly occurred when Adebayo Taoreed, popularly known as “Small Rugged,” allegedly attempted to gain access to Davido but was resisted by members of his security team. The confrontation reportedly attracted other suspected gang members, who temporarily blocked the palace entrance and obstructed the movement of the convoy. The convoy eventually left the area safely.
“Shortly afterwards, the suspected gang members reportedly left the vicinity. On their way, they allegedly shot Tajudeen Yusuf at Itaolokan area of Osogbo.
“Upon receiving the report, the police immediately mobilised a patrol team to the scene. The victim was found lying in a pool of blood and was promptly rushed to the University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, for medical attention. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead by the doctors on duty.
“The Police Command has since commenced a full-scale investigation and intensified efforts to identify and apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.
The Commissioner of Police (Election), Osun State Command, CP Samuel Etaifo, strongly condemned the incident and assured members of the public that the Command would deploy all available resources to apprehend those responsible.
The Command also urged anyone with useful information that could assist the investigation to report to the nearest police station or contact the Command through its official channels.
Members of the public were advised to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands. The Command stated that further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.
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