Higher Program Officer
October 7, 2025
ADELEKE VOWS TO APPREHEND AND PROSECUTE THE PERPETRATORS OF AKINLALU’S KILLING.
OSOGBO – 07/10/2025 –osunstate.gov.ng
The Osun state Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has vowed to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators of the Akinlalu’s killing as the people of Akinlalu town in Osun State are crying out for justice after a tragic incident in which seven individuals were killed.
The Governor made the statement on Monday through the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi when the Government delegation visited the town. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern among the community, with calls for swift action to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
In response to the crisis, the Osun State Government has sent a delegation comprising the Special Adviser on Security, the Commissioner of Police, the Department of State Services DSS, and other security agencies to investigate the incident and fish out the culprits. The government’s prompt response has been welcomed by the people of Akinlalu, who are eager to see justice served.
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information, delivering the message of Governor Adeleke condemned the incident and assured the people of Akinlalu that the Adeleke-led government is a listening government that does not support criminality. He promised that justice would prevail and that those responsible for the killings would face the full wrath of the law.
Alimi further emphasized that the government will conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident. He urged the people of Akinlalu to remain calm and patient, assuring them that justice will be served in due course.
Hon. Alimi appreciated Oriyomi Hamzat and other bloggers for their concerns over the situation, stating that their voices have brought attention to the plight of the people of Akinlalu.
Ibrahim Gothan, the Commissioner of Police duly represented also assured the people of Akinlalu that justice would be served, revealing that the police force swung into action immediately the incident occurred.
He disclosed that three suspects had already been apprehended and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department CID in Osogbo, promising that the remaining culprits would soon be brought to book.
Barr. Jimi Bada, the Attorney General of the state also weighed in on the incident, expressing sympathy with the affected families and praying for God’s comfort during this difficult time. He promised that justice would prevail, warning that those found guilty would face severe consequences, including imprisonment or even death.
The monarch of Akinlalu, Oba Oloyede Aborisade, representing the angry people of the town, pleaded with the government to ensure that justice is served, describing the incident as extremely painful and hazardous to the community.
The king also appealed to the Osun State Government to come to the aid of the victims’ families by providing them with adequate compensation.
Adeboye Musbau, the Youth Leader of Akinlalu, speaking on behalf of the angry youths, called for immediate action from the Osun State Government to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
“We cannot afford to suffer in vain,” he said, adding “we appeal to the government to do the needful and compensate the affected families generously.”
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Barrister Samuel Ojo thereafter appealed to the youth to remain calm and assured them of justice.
Other members of the delegation include Dr Biyi Odunlade, the Hon Commissioner for political and Intergovernmental affairs; Hon Sesan Oyedele, the Honourable commissioner for Transportation; Honourable Moji Omisore, the Honourable Special Adviser to the Governor on RAMP; Mr Olaniyi, the Special Adviser on Protocol; Hon Isaac Durojaye, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Cooperative and Empowerment; the State Director of DSS, the Commandant Army Engineer Corps Ede, the State Road Safety Corps, the State NDLEA Commander, the state Commander of the Nigerian Security, Civil Defense Corps and NAPTIP state Commander.
Signed
Malam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor.
