Osun Police Identify Suspects in Emir's Murder Case
The Osun State Police Command has identified suspects in the murder of Oyeyemi Olalekan, popularly known as "Emir." On October 16, 2026, Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura announced the arrest of Sijuade Oyinlola, an operative of the Amotekun Corps, along with five others. The police declared Alowonle Nurudeen, the former state chairman of the National Union of Power and Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and Adeyemi Ojo, alias Sibi, wanted in connection with the murder.
The incident occurred on September 13, 2026, when armed men attacked Mayfair Garage in Ile-Ife, resulting in Olalekan's death. Initial arrests led to the apprehension of Hammed Olalekan Dauda, who was found with a firearm allegedly provided by Nurudeen.
The police stated that all suspects were mobilized by Nurudeen and Ojo, and efforts to apprehend them are ongoing.
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