ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE — The Osun State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as “Emir Ajagungbade,” in Ile-Ife, Osun State.


The incident occurred on Sunday, September 13, following an accident reported around the Energy Filling Station area of Ile-Ife.


According to the Police Command, its attention was drawn to the incident, prompting the immediate deployment of operatives to the scene to restore normalcy, secure the area and begin preliminary investigations.


Preliminary findings by the Police established that Oyeyemi, also known as Emir Ajagungbade, was shot during the incident.


The Command said it is investigating the immediate and remote circumstances surrounding the shooting, with efforts underway to identify those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the law.


The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Ibrahim Zungura, condemned the incident and urged residents not to resort to violence, reprisal attacks, destruction of property or any other criminal acts.


He called on residents of Ile-Ife and other parts of the state to remain calm and law-abiding while cooperating with the Police by providing useful information that could assist the investigation.


The Command also assured residents of its commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining public order and getting to the root of the incident.


The Commissioner expressed condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.