Osun teenager shot dead, Accord, APC trade accusations over killing

The Osun State Police Command confirmed the killing of 19-year-old Timileyin Oni in Ijebu-Jesa, stating that preliminary findings suggest the incident is cult-related. The shooting, which occurred around 11 pm on Monday, also left three other people injured and hospitalized.

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The incident happened around 11 pm on Monday. We received a report that there was a shooting at the T&K Junction in Ijebu-Jesa, and the police mobilised to the scene.

Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi reported that officers responded to a shooting at T&K Junction and found Oni deceased with a suspected gunshot wound to the head. Oni's father stated that his son was attacked while returning from church. The police have deployed an anti-cultism unit to the area, and no arrests have been made as investigations continue.

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On getting there, we met the lifeless body of a 19-year-old boy, Timileyin Oni. The police took him to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

Political parties in Osun State have traded accusations following the incident. The Accord Party, through the Imole Campaign Council spokesperson Pelumi Olajengbesi, blamed the APC for the killing, alleging that armed thugs fired shots sporadically, causing panic and death. Olajengbesi condemned the violence, calling it a "stain on our democracy."

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We saw an injury on his head, suspected to be a gunshot wound. We took him to the mortuary, and we contacted his family members.

However, the APC, represented by Oriade Local Government Chairman Olubunmi Obeisun, dismissed the Accord Party's claims. The APC's media aide stated that one of the survivors provided a different account of the incident. The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Oni's death and the subsequent political accusations.

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About three others were injured. We are still investigating. I don’t want to go into what is going on on social media from political parties.