Osun State Police Command arrests five suspects linked to the tragic fatal shooting of a teenager in Ilobu
The Osun State Police Command has successfully arrested five suspects in connection with the tragic killing of 14-year-old boy Olapade Ezekiel during a violent shooting incident in Ilobu, Osun State.
The tragic event unfolded on June 21, 2026, at approximately 3:30 pm, when a group of armed assailants arrived in a Sienna bus at a local palm-wine shop located along Council Road, right beside the Irepodun Local Government Area headquarters.
According to information published by punchng, the suspects opened fire sporadically, resulting in fatal gunshot injuries to the young victim and wounding another individual named Matthew John, also known as Mofoto.
Details of Police Investigation in Osun State
Following the formal report made by the victim's father, Olugbenga Olapade, at the Ilobu Police Division at about 5 pm on the same day, police operatives launched an intensive manhunt across multiple locations to track down the perpetrators.
The relentless investigative efforts led by DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the Police Public Relations Officer, ultimately resulted in the apprehension of five key suspects after they attempted to evade capture by moving between different hideouts.
Suspects Confess to Participation in the Crime
The arrested individuals have been officially identified as Saheed Kareem, also known as Tanfiani, Ismail Yekeen, also known as Asumo Ayan, Abass Afeez, also known as SS Abass, Salako Taofeek, also known as Fenuso, and Barrister Abdulrauf Ogunshola.
During interrogations by the Osun State Police Command, the suspects confessed to their active participation in the crime, while further police disclosures revealed that Salako Taofeek was identified as the gunman who fired the fatal shot.
Ongoing Search for Fleeing Armourer
As the comprehensive investigation continues into the tragic shooting incident in Ilobu, authorities are employing rigorous forensic findings and credible evidence to determine the precise individual roles of all involved parties.
Furthermore, the prime suspect, Salako Taofeek, has reportedly implicated another man known as Alaagba, who remains at large and is currently being hunted as the primary armourer and custodian of the weapon used in the deadly operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was killed in the Ilobu shooting incident?
The victim was a 14-year-old boy named Olapade Ezekiel, who tragically lost his life after sustaining gunshot injuries during an attack at a palm-wine shop in Ilobu, Osun State.
How many suspects have been arrested by the police?
The Osun State Police Command has successfully arrested five suspects, namely Saheed Kareem, Ismail Yekeen, Abass Afeez, Salako Taofeek, and Barrister Abdulrauf Ogunshola.
Who fired the shot that killed the teenager?
According to police investigations and confessions from co-suspects, Salako Taofeek, also known as Fenuso, was identified as the person who fired the fatal shot.
