Tension has reportedly risen in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, following the killing of Dauda Oyeyemi, popularly known as “Emir”, an aide and associate of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Oyeyemi was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Sunday amid a dispute over the leadership of a motor park in the state.
He was said to have been attempting to assume control of the park, which is currently led by Wakili Nurudeen, popularly known as Alowonle. The development reportedly triggered tension between supporters of the two factions.
Sources said Oyeyemi attended a meeting at Mayfair Motor Park with members of his group as part of efforts to settle the leadership dispute.
However, masked gunmen reportedly entered the venue during the meeting and shot Oyeyemi in the head.
An eyewitness said the incident sparked panic as members of both the Alowonle and Emir groups reportedly fled the scene.
The source added that a vehicle conveying some members of the Emir group crashed near the Campus Gate as they attempted to escape.
Following the killing, tension reportedly increased around Oyeyemi’s base in the Asoje area of Osogbo, where his associates were said to have become agitated.
Some of his associates accused the Alowonle faction of being behind the killing. However, the allegation had not been independently verified as of press time.
Meanwhile, Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, confirmed the incident and called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
Rasheed also urged the security agencies to conduct a swift investigation and ensure that those behind the killing are brought to justice.