Cultists targeted Davido in governor Adeleke’s attack in Osogbo, Police confirms

The Osun State Police Command said the attack on the convoy on Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo on Thursday was targeted at the Music maestro, David Adeleke who was also in the entourage.

The governor’s convoy came under fire by suspected gunmen after he visited the palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji in Osogbo, capital of Osun State.

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The suspected gunmen were later discovered to b Eye Confraternity, a cult known for killing and attacking people
that has its dominance in South Western Nigeria.

It was gathered on good authority that the governor’s security details returned fire and the exchange of fire last for 15 minutes without casualties on either side.

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Adeleke went to visit the monarch after winning election that was keenly contested on Saturday. He proceeded to the Oba’s immediately after he collected his Certificate of Return from the INEC’s office following his re-election.

His nephew, Davido, who was actively involved in the election, alongside his children, accompanied Adeleke, to the INEC office and the palace.

Some residents of Oja Oba Osogbo said gunshots caused panic for over 15 minutes as the men kept shooting sporadically while the governor’s security detail returned fire.

In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in Osun, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed that preliminary investigation revealed that members of Eye Confraternity were after Davido.

Ojelabi said the confrontation attracted other suspected gang members in the vicinity, who temporarily blocked the entrance to the palace and obstructed the movement of Adeleke’s convoy.

He said, “One Adebayo Taoreed, popularly known as “Small Rugged”, an ex convict, a suspected notorious thug and a member of eye confraternity allegedly attempted to gain access to Davido but was resisted by members of his security Team.

“The ensuing confrontation reportedly attracted other suspected gang members in the vicinity, who temporarily blocked the entrance to the palace and obstructed the movement of the convoy of the Governor.”

Police gave the name of a 60-year man as Tajudeen Yusuf who was brutally hit by bullets and died on the spot.

The PPRO said the Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the shooting incident and further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.

He stated, “Shortly afterwards, the suspected gang members reportedly departed the vicinity and, however on their way, they allegedly shot Tajudeen Yusuf at Itaolokan area of Osogbo.

“Upon receiving the information, the police immediately mobilised a patrol team to the scene, where the victim was found lying in a pool of blood. He was promptly rushed to the University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, for medical attention. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead by the doctors on duty.

“The Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the incident and intensified efforts to identify, apprehend and bring the fleeing suspects to justice.

“The Commissioner of Police (Election), Osun State Command, CP Samuel Etaifo, strongly condemns the dastardly act and assures members of the public that the Command will deploy all available resources to apprehend those responsible.

“The Command therefore urges anyone with useful information that could assist the investigation to promptly approach the nearest police station or contact the Command through its official channels. Members of the public are also advised to remain calm and refrain from taking the law into their own hands.”

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