Osun boils as Adeleke’s aide is killed amid park leadership battle

Tension has risen in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, following the killing of Dauda Oyeyemi, popularly known as “Emir”, an aide and associate of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Oyeyemi was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Sunday during a dispute over the leadership of a motor park in the state.

According to reports, Oyeyemi had been trying to take over the leadership of the park, which is currently controlled by Wakili Nurudeen, popularly known as Alowonle. The disagreement between the two groups had reportedly created tension in the area.

Sources said Oyeyemi attended a meeting at Mayfair Motor Park with members of his group as part of efforts to settle the dispute.

However, masked gunmen reportedly entered the meeting venue and shot Oyeyemi in the head.

An eyewitness said the attack caused panic as members of both the Alowonle and Emir groups reportedly ran away from the area.

The eyewitness also said a vehicle carrying some members of the Emir group was involved in an accident near Campus Gate while they were trying to escape.

Following the killing, tension reportedly increased around Oyeyemi’s base in the Asoje area of Osogbo. His associates were said to be angry over his death.

Some members of the Emir group accused the Alowonle faction of being behind the killing. However, the allegation had not been independently confirmed at the time of filing this report.

Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed the incident.

Rasheed called on security agencies to investigate the killing and arrest those responsible.

He also urged the authorities to ensure that anyone found responsible for the attack is prosecuted.