19/08/2026
Police Launch Investigation into Fatal Shooting in Òṣogbo
The Ọ̀ṣun State Police Command (Osun State Police commad) has commenced a full-scale investigation into the fatal shooting of a 60-year-old man, Tajudeen Yusuf, who was allegedly attacked by suspected hoodlums at the Itaolokan area of Òṣogbo today, August 19, 2026. According to a press release issued by the PPRO of the Ọ̀ṣun Police Command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi ANIPR, officers received a report of the incident at about 4:00PM and promptly responded to the scene, where the victim was found in a pool of blood and rushed to the Ọ̀ṣun State University Teaching Hospital, Òṣogbo. He was later confirmed dead by medical personnel.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred shortly after Governor Ademola Adeleke and his nephew, popular musician David Adeleke (Davido), paid a courtesy visit to the Àtáọja of Òṣogbo, Ọba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun. Police said a suspected notorious thug and ex-convict, Adebayo Taoreed, popularly known as ‘Small Rugged,’ allegedly attempted to gain access to Davido but was prevented by members of his security team. The confrontation reportedly attracted other suspected gang members, who temporarily obstructed movement around the palace before dispersing.
The police further alleged that the suspected gang members later shot Yusuf while leaving the area. Commissioner of Police (Election), CP Samuel Etaifo, condemned the killing and assured residents that all available resources would be deployed to identify and arrest those responsible. The command appealed to members of the public with useful information to assist the investigation and urged residents to remain calm while avoiding any form of retaliation as investigations continue.
