The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspects in connection with the killing of Olalekan Oyeyemi Ajagungbade, popularly known as Emir, in Ile-Ife, and recovered a cut-to-size firearm.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday in Osogbo, saying the arrests followed investigations into the September 13 attack at Mayfair Garage, Ile-Ife.
The police also declared former Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in the state, Nurudeen Wakil Alowonle wanted over his involvement.
“On 13th September 2026, the Command received a distress call reporting that armed men had stormed Mayfair Garage, Ile-Ife, and fired sporadically, resulting in the death of the aforementioned victim. A fatal motor accident was also reported at Energy Filling Station along the Ile-Ife-Ibadan Road”.
Zungura said four suspects were initially arrested by the Homicide Section with assistance from the Amotekun Commandant. Further investigations led to the arrest of Hammed Olalekan Dauda, aka Jagaban, and Waliu Adejare, popularly known as Jay Jay.
According to the commissioner, Dauda was allegedly found with a cut-to-size firearm and reportedly told investigators that Nurudeen Alowonle gave him the weapon. Adejare was identified as Alowonle’s personal assistant.
The police alleged that the suspects were mobilised by Alowonle and Adeyemi Ojo, aka Sibi, who remain at large alongside other suspects.
“The Command is intensifying efforts to apprehend Nurudeen Alowonle, Adeyemi Ojo aka Sibi, and other suspects currently at large who are alleged to have participated in the heinous crime.”
Police arrest six over alleged robbery across three states
In a separate operation, the command arrested six suspects over alleged armed robbery activities across Osun, Oyo and Lagos states.
The suspects were identified as Olaiya Sunday, 27; Akintunde Mariam, 28; Agoro Kudus, 27; Timileyin Idowu, 23; Adekunle Ibrahim, 30, aka Oshodi; and Temitope Opeyemi, 29.
The police said the investigation began on September 24, when officers of the Swift Action Squad intercepted an unregistered red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle at Akinlalu, in the Ipetumodu area along the Ile-Ife-Ibadan Expressway.
“On 24th September, 2026 at about 15:00hrs at Akinlalu, Ipetumodu Area, along Ile-Ife/Ibadan Express way, a Team of Swift action Squad (SAS) of the Command while on stop and search at the aforementioned area, stopped an unregistered Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, red color, riden by one Olaiya Sunday with a passenger now at large”.
According to the police, two complainants identified the rider and his passenger as those who allegedly robbed them of a motorcycle and three mobile phones. The passenger escaped, while Sunday was arrested.
Investigations reportedly indicated that the group operated across the three states, allegedly robbing victims and selling stolen motorcycles and phones through suspected receivers.
“The suspect confirmed that they’ve been operating in Ibadan, Osun, Lagos respectively and have robbed many people. That they do sell the stolen motorcycle to one Seriki at Mokola Ibadan, Oyo State and sold the stolen phones to one man popularly known as Oshodi in Lagos State.”.
The police also arrested Mariam over allegations that she used her National Identification Number (NIN) to register SIM cards for members of the group.
Agoro and Idowu, who were earlier arrested by the Oyo State Police Command’s Anti-Cultism Section, were transferred to Osun, while Ibrahim and Opeyemi were arrested in the Yemetu area of Ibadan on October 14.
Five mobile phones, including an iPhone 13, an iPhone 11, an Infinix Smart 10, an Infinix Smart 8 and an Itel Android phone, were recovered. The police said efforts were ongoing to recover the stolen motorcycle and other property.
Man arrested over Jumia pickup station burglary
The commissioner also announced the arrest of 32-year-old Adeosun Gbenga in Ifo, Ogun State, over an alleged burglary at a Jumia pickup station on August 22, 2026.
Police said several phones and electronic gadgets were stolen during the incident before operatives of the Cybercrime Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Osogbo arrested the suspect.
“Cybercrime unit of State CID Osogbo swung into action, arrested one Gbenga Adeosun aged 32yrs and recovered the following phones: one iPhone 13, 5 Android phones, 1 tablet phones, 2 headsets, 2 watch and charger. In the course of interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and efforts on top gear to arrest other suspects at large. Adeosun had once been remanded in a Correctional Centre for a related crime”
The police said the recovered items included an iPhone 13, five Android phones, a tablet, two headsets, two watches and a charger. Efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects allegedly connected to the burglary.
One arrested over killing of four in Ile-Ife clash
The police also arrested Oniyefa Olayemi in connection with the killing of four people during a clash between rival groups at Alapa village, along Toro Road, Ile-Ife.
The incident reportedly occurred between October 4 and 5 over a dispute concerning control of a cocoa farm.
The police said the groups were allegedly led by Awosunle Tosin, who remains at large, and Emmanuel Agunbiade, aka Abore.
“In another development, the Command has arrested one suspect, identified as Oniyefa Olayemi, in connection with the killing of four (4) persons during a violent clash between rival groups at Alapa village, along Toro Road, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
“On 5th October, 2026, at about 08:30hrs, the complainant from Odo Ogbe, Ile-Ife, reported at Police ‘B’ Division, Modakeke, that between 4th and 5th October, 2026, some armed men, numbering about ten, invaded Alapa Village and opened fire sporadically, resulting in the death of his mother, Toyin Olagbaju.”
“Following the report, detectives from the Homicide Section of the Command swung into action and commenced an investigation into the incident. Preliminary findings revealed that two rival groups, allegedly led by one Awosunle Tosin, who is currently at large, and Emmanuel Agunbiade, also known as Abore, were engaged in a violent dispute over the control of a vast cocoa farm situated at Alapa Village. The clash reportedly resulted in multiple casualties.”
The deceased were identified as Toyin Olagbaju, 40; Agunbiade, aka Abore; a man identified only as Akeem; and another identified as Ademola, popularly known as Small.
Items recovered at the scene included two Dane guns, a small axe, 11 expended cartridges, one live cartridge, empty ammunition shells linked to AK-47, LAR and assault rifles, and locally made charms.
Zungura said Olayemi was assisting with the investigation, while detectives had been directed to intensify efforts to arrest other fleeing suspects and recover additional weapons.
The commissioner warned residents against using violence or illegal firearms to settle land disputes and other disagreements, urging them to seek lawful solutions and report suspicious activities to the police.
He added that all suspects would be charged to court after investigations and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Osun State.