Police in Osun State apprehend three suspects over the brutal killing of Seun Ajayi in Ikire during a barber shop attack.
The Osun State Police Command has successfully detained three individuals in connection with the tragic murder of Seun Ajayi, a local resident of Ikire. Law enforcement officials also managed to recover critical weapons from the suspects, including an axe and two double-edged knives.
According to the official police report, the violent confrontation took place on October 3, 2026, at a popular barbing salon located in the Oja-Ale area of Ikire. Armed assailants stormed the business premises around 6pm, targeting the victims with machetes before fleeing the scene.
While the primary target tragically lost his life during the assault, a companion managed to escape unharmed and reported the incident to authorities, according to information published by NIGERIA.
Suspect Identities and Police Operations in Ikire
The Osun State Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, formally identified the arrested individuals as Nurudeen Ademakinwa, 30, Agboluaje Usman, 23, and Awoniran Toheeb, 20, following a swift intelligence-led operation.
Authorities noted that the primary suspect, Nurudeen Ademakinwa, also known locally as Igboya Aye-nuru, allegedly led the violent gang. Police tracked down and apprehended the trio on October 5, securing three mobile phones alongside the dangerous weapons used in the crime.
Prior Criminal Allegations Against Prime Suspect
Beyond the murder at the Oja-Ale salon, the primary suspect faces additional severe allegations linking him to previous violent disturbances across the region. Investigators stated that Ademakinwa previously threatened Wasinmi community residents via voice notes.
Furthermore, police records indicate that Ademakinwa was actively involved in an August 24 attack against police operatives from the Ikire Division, an incident that tragically resulted in the deaths of two innocent passersby.
Separate Arrest Over Alleged Child Defilement
In an unrelated case handled concurrently by the Osun State Police Command, officers arrested a 45-year-old man named Mukaila Adeyemo for the alleged sexual assault of a minor in the Ikire area.
Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi stated that the suspect repeatedly assaulted the young victim in September and early October, exploiting his friendship with the child's grandmother to lure her to his house and a nearby bush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was killed in the Osun State barber shop attack?
Seun Ajayi was killed during a violent attack by armed hoodlums at a barbing salon in the Oja-Ale area of Ikire on October 3, 2026.
How many suspects have been arrested by the Osun State Police Command?
Police arrested three suspects, identified as Nurudeen Ademakinwa, Agboluaje Usman, and Awoniran Toheeb, in connection with the murder.
What weapons were recovered by the police during the operation?
Law enforcement officers recovered an axe, two double-edged knives, and three mobile phones from the apprehended suspects during an intelligence-led operation.
What other crimes is the prime suspect linked to?
Nurudeen Ademakinwa is also alleged to have been involved in the killing of two passersby during an August 24 attack on police operatives in Ikire.
