Adeleke Proscribes NURTW Activities in Osun After Ajagungbade Emir’s Killing

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate suspension of activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, across motor parks in the state following the killing of Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Ajagungbade Emir.

Oyeyemi was reportedly shot dead on Sunday in Ile-Ife during a clash involving groups disputing control of a motor park in the ancient city. The killing has heightened tension around the state’s motor parks.

In a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke directed the Commissioner of Police to immediately arrest those involved in the killing and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

The governor also ordered warring factions to immediately vacate all motor parks and directed security agencies to restore normalcy and maintain law and order across the parks.

As part of measures to prevent further violence, Adeleke announced the reintroduction of a Park Management System across Osun State.

According to the governor, an Executive Order will be issued to provide legal backing for the new system.

The latest directive comes against the background of an ongoing dispute involving rival factions within the NURTW over control of motor parks in Osun. The state government had previously taken measures to halt NURTW activities in motor parks amid similar tensions.

The governor’s latest measures are aimed at restoring order in the parks and preventing further clashes following the death of Ajagungbade Emir.

Police Arrest Woman After Vigilante Member Dies Following Sexual Encounter in Osun

 

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a vigilante member in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a woman following the death of a vigilante member identified as Sunday, popularly known as Apetu, in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The incident reportedly occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Odi-Olokun area of Ile-Ife, shortly after the man had a sexual encounter with the woman.

A video circulating on social media shows the man in visible distress at Ooni Ilare Street, where he was heard pleading with the woman to give him urine.

According to a situation report attributed to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Apetu was reportedly gasping, screaming and pleading with the woman while displaying signs of severe physical distress after the encounter.

The woman was subsequently taken into custody at the Moore Police Division, according to reports.

The man later died, and his remains were deposited at the morgue of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife.

The circumstances surrounding his death have generated speculation among residents, with some attributing it to what they described as a “thunderbolt.” However, authorities have not confirmed the claim, and the cause of death has not been officially established.

The traditional belief surrounding “thunderbolt” involves claims that a person affected by a supposed spiritual force could harm another person through sexual contact. There is currently no established medical or scientific evidence presented in the report to support this explanation for Apetu's death.

A senior officer of the Osun State Police Command said the command was aware of reports circulating on social media and cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information.

Authorities have urged residents to remain calm while investigations and medical examinations are conducted to determine the circumstances and actual cause of the man's death.