Osogbo gunfire: Police confirm one dead, vow to arrest suspects

A fatal shooting in Osogbo, Osun State, has prompted a full-scale investigation by the state's Police Command. The incident resulted in the death of Tajudeen Yusuf, a 60-year-old man, who was shot in the Itaolokan area of the city.

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On Wednesday, 19th August 2026, at about 1600hrs, the command received information that one Tajudeen Yusuf, male, aged 60 years, of Oke-Ayepe area, Osogbo, was shot by suspected hoodlums at Itaolokan area of Osogbo.

According to preliminary reports, the shooting followed a confrontation near the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo. The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, accompanied by his nephew, the musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, had paid a courtesy visit to the monarch. During the visit, an individual identified as Adebayo Taoreed, also known as 'Small Rugged' and reportedly an ex-convict and member of the Eiye Confraternity, allegedly attempted to gain access to Davido.

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Immediately after the visit, one Adebayo Taoreed, popularly known as ‘Small Rugged,’ an ex-convict, a suspected notorious thug and a member of Eiye Confraternity allegedly attempted to gain access to Davido but was resisted by members of his security team. The ensuing confrontation reportedly attracted other suspected gang members in the vicinity, who temporarily blocked the entrance to the palace and obstructed the movement. The convoy eventually left the area safely.

Davido's security team reportedly resisted the attempt, leading to a confrontation that attracted other suspected gang members. These individuals allegedly blocked the palace entrance temporarily, obstructing movement. Although Davido's convoy eventually left the area safely, the suspected gang members, while departing, allegedly shot Tajudeen Yusuf in the Itaolokan area.

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Shortly afterwards, the suspected gang members reportedly departed the vicinity and, however on their way, they allegedly shot Tajudeen Yusuf at Itaolokan area of Osogbo.

Police mobilized to the scene, finding Yusuf critically injured. He was rushed to the University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, where he was pronounced dead. The Commissioner of Police for Elections in Osun State, Samuel Etaifo, condemned the act and pledged that the police would deploy all resources to apprehend the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.

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The command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the incident and intensified efforts to identify, apprehend and bring the fleeing suspects to justice. The Commissioner of Police (Election), Osun State Command, CP Samuel Etaifo, strongly condemns the dastardly act and assures members of the public that the Command will deploy all available resources to apprehend those responsible.