Police declare factional Osun NURTW chief wanted for murder

The Osun State Police Command has declared Nurudeen Alowonle, a factional NURTW chairman, and Adeyemi Ojo, also known as Sibi, wanted in connection with the murder of Olalekan Oyeyemi Ajagungbade, popularly known as Emir. According to Daily Post Nigeria, Ajagungbade was an aide to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.

The incident occurred on September 13, 2026, when armed men reportedly invaded Mayfair Garage in Ile-Ife and fired gunshots indiscriminately, resulting in Ajagungbade's death, Daily Post Nigeria reported. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura stated during a Monday press briefing that the homicide section has arrested four suspects with assistance from the Osun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun.

While Punch and Punch Nigeria report that Alowonle is wanted for the murder, Daily Post Nigeria notes that the command has arrested six suspects in total and that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the two principal suspects and others allegedly involved.

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