Adeleke Campaign Demands Suspect's Arrest in Failed APC DG Assassination Attempt

The Imole Campaign Council, spearheading the re-election bid of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has publicly challenged the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan. The council demands greater transparency regarding the arrest of Olamilekan Oriyomi, who is accused of attempting to assassinate Wole Oke, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council.

In a statement signed by Bamidele Salam, Chairman of its Media Committee, the council specifically requested the release of a video recording showing Oriyomi being paraded before journalists. This demand stems from "highly credible intelligence" suggesting the Osun State Police Command's narrative is "riddled with disturbing inconsistencies" that warrant public scrutiny.

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This challenge has become imperative in view of very credible intelligence available to our Campaign Council suggesting that the narrative being forcefully pushed by the Osun State Police Command is riddled with disturbing inconsistencies which deserve urgent public scrutiny.

The council asserted that if the police have nothing to conceal, releasing the "complete and unedited video footage" of the press briefing should be straightforward. They noted that such footage has been made available for other recently arrested suspects involved in political violence, allowing for examination by the public, media, civil society organizations, and independent observers.

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If the Osun State Police Command has absolutely nothing to hide, Mr Ibrahim Gotan should have no difficulty whatsoever releasing the complete and unedited video footage of that press briefing, just as we have with some recently arrested suspects of political violence, for Nigerians, members of the media, civil society organisations and independent observers to examine.

Furthermore, the Imole Campaign Council warned that withholding parts of the briefing could foster suspicion that the Police Command is deliberately hiding facts about the incident. Should Commissioner Gotan refuse to comply, the council called upon the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, to immediately establish an independent investigative team to thoroughly probe the matter.

As of the report's filing, the Osun Police Command spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, had not responded to inquiries sent via WhatsApp or phone calls. The State Police Command had previously announced the arrest of Oriyomi, a Disc Jockey, along with two others, Ayotunde Ikupolati, 44, and Femi Fakinleye, 31, following an intelligence-led operation. An English Beretta pistol with four live rounds was reportedly recovered from one of the suspects, who were allegedly planning to assassinate Oke in Ipetu Ijesa.

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If the CP refuses to meet the demand of the council, we call on the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, to immediately constitute an independent investigative team to probe the matter.