Police commence investigation into shooting of Governor Adeleke’s ally Emir

The Osun State Police Command has commenced investigation into the shooting of Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as “Emir Ajagungbade”, in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

This was made known in a statement issued by the Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura on Sunday.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that Emir was killed on Sunday in Ile-Ife.

The police said operatives were deployed to the area after authorities were alerted to an accident around Energy Filling Station in Ile-Ife.

According to a statement, “the deployment was aimed at restoring normalcy, securing the scene and beginning investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

The police said preliminary findings established that Oyeyemi had been shot. 

However, the command did not disclose details about the circumstances leading to the shooting or the identity of the suspected perpetrators.

“The Command is currently working to unravel the immediate and remote causes of the shooting, identify those responsible, and bring all persons found culpable to justice.

“Every necessary investigative and operational measure was being taken to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible,” the statement said.

CP Zungura condemned the shooting and appealed to residents, groups and other members of the public against reprisals or acts of violence.

He urged residents of Ile-Ife and other parts of Osun State to remain calm, obey the law and provide information that could assist investigators.

The police also warned against violence, destruction of property and other forms of criminality.

The Osun State Police Command said it remained committed to protecting lives and property while maintaining peace and public order across the state, adding that it extended its condolences to Oyeyemi’s immediate family and friends.