The Osun State Police Command has paraded a total of 24 suspects in connection with various crimes, including the killing of a 14-year-old boy and involvement in political thuggery across the state.
Among those presented was Kareem Saheed, popularly known as “Tanfeani,” who was accused of leading a group of hoodlums to the Irepodun Local Government Secretariat in Ilobu on June 21.
The incident reportedly led to the death of a teenager, Ezekiel Olapade, who was hit by a stray bullet.
According to reports, the attackers allegedly opened fire at a palm wine bar located opposite the secretariat after spotting a man wearing a yellow cap. During the chaos, the victim was struck and later died from his injuries.
However, Saheed denied any involvement in the incident, stating that he was not present at the scene at the time of the attack.
He claimed he was at a party office in Ilobu and described the allegations as politically motivated.
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Reacting to a viral video showing him carrying a firearm, Saheed explained that the footage was recorded two days before the incident. He alleged that the weapon was recovered from rival political thugs during an earlier confrontation.
Speaking during the parade at the Police Command Headquarters in Osogbo, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, said the arrests were part of intensified efforts to combat cultism, political violence, and other criminal activities in the state.
He revealed that security operatives recovered locally fabricated firearms, charms, and illicit drugs from the suspects.
The police boss also warned individuals involved in cultism and political thuggery to desist from such acts or face the full weight of the law.
The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring the safety of residents across Osun State.
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