Police Arrest Lawyer and 4 Others Over Killing of 14-Year-Old Boy Prior to Osun Election
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a lawyer, Abdulrauf Ogunshola, and four other suspects in connection with the killing of 14-year-old Olapade Ezekiel prior to the Osun State gubernatorial election on August 22.
Timeline of Events
- On June 1, 2026, around 3:30 PM, the incident occurred at a palm wine shop located along Council Road, near the Ilobu Local Government Headquarters.
- The victim, Olapade Ezekiel, was with his parents and other customers at the time of the shooting.
- Matthew John (alias Mofoti) sustained injuries in the incident.
- The suspects, including Abdulrauf Ogunshola, a lawyer, and the four others, are currently being interrogated while a manhunt is ongoing for the remaining suspect, Alagba, who is believed to be the armorer and mastermind behind the crime.
- The police have assured the public that the investigation is being conducted professionally and impartially, relying on concrete evidence and forensic findings to determine the roles of all the suspects before proceeding with prosecution.
Investigation Update
The police have obtained confessions from the arrested suspects, confirming that Salako Taofeek (alias Fenuso) was the one who fired the fatal shot.
The suspects, including Abdulrauf Ogunshola, a lawyer, and the other four individuals, are currently being interrogated, while a manhunt is underway for the remaining suspect, Alagba, who is believed to be the armorer and mastermind behind the crime.
Prosecution
The Osun State Police Command has assured the public that the investigation is being conducted professionally and impartially, relying on concrete evidence and forensic findings to determine the roles of all the suspects before proceeding with prosecution.
The police have assured the public that the investigation is being conducted professionally and impartially, relying on concrete evidence and forensic findings to determine the roles of all the suspects before proceeding with prosecution.
</body> </html><small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>