Osun Governor's Ally Shot Dead in Motor Park Clash

Olalekan Oyeyemi, known as Emir Ajagungbade and an ally of Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, was shot dead on Sunday in the Ile-Ife area amid a clash between rival factions over control of motor parks. The Osun State Police Command, represented by spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed that police operatives were dispatched to the Energy filling station in response to reports of gunfire.

Preliminary investigations indicated that Oyeyemi was shot, and efforts are underway to identify the perpetrators. In response to the incident, Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson for Governor Adeleke, stated that the governor has instructed the police commissioner to arrest all individuals involved in the killing and to vacate the motor parks.

Additionally, Adeleke announced the establishment of a Park Management System to prevent further violence. This incident follows previous tensions, as in July, Adeleke had suspended activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Osun due to violence in motor parks.