Osun State Residents Fear Cult Violence After Emir's Murder
Fear has enveloped residents of Osogbo, Osun State, as cultists have initiated reprisal attacks following the killing of Oyeyemi Olalekan, known as “Emir.” Olalekan, a prominent leader of the NBM (Aye) confraternity, was murdered in Ile-Ife shortly after being appointed as the chairman of the Osun state National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) by the Commissioner for Transportation, Ephraim Oyedele. His death has triggered a wave of violence, with police confirming the recovery of another corpse in Ile-Ife within 24 hours of Olalekan's murder.
The situation has raised significant concerns regarding security and public safety in the region.
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