Police declare factional Osun NURTW chief wanted for murder

The Osun State Police Command has officially declared Nurudeen Alowonle and Adeyemi Ojo, commonly known as Sibi, wanted in connection with the murder of Emir Olalekan Oyeyemi Ajagungbade. The incident occurred on September 13, 2026, when armed men stormed Mayfair Garage in Ile-Ife and opened fire, resulting in Ajagungbade's death.

The police have also apprehended six suspects in relation to the crime, with ongoing efforts to capture the two main suspects and other individuals involved. The incident came to light when a distress call was received regarding the shooting at the garage. Following the attack, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) took charge of the investigation.

Through persistent efforts by the homicide section, four suspects were arrested, assisted by the commandant of the Osun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun). Additional suspects were apprehended, including Hammed Olalekan Dauda, also known as Jagaban, who confessed during questioning to being armed by Alowonle. The police also seized a firearm from him.

Furthermore, Waliu Adejare, known as Jay Jay and Alowonle's personal assistant, was arrested in connection to the incident. The police commissioner assured that intensified efforts are being made to locate the two wanted men and other suspects still at large as the investigation proceeds.