Osun police declare Nurudeen Alowonle, Sibi wanted over Emir’s murder
The Osun State Police Command has issued a wanted notice for Nurudeen Alowonle and Adeyemi Ojo, known as Sibi, in connection with the murder of Olalekan Oyeyemi Ajagungbade, referred to as Emir, who served as an aide to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The incident occurred in Ile-Ife.
During a press briefing at the command headquarters on Monday, Police Commissioner Ibrahim Zungura announced that six suspects have been arrested related to the case, while efforts continue to apprehend Alowonle and Ojo, the two primary suspects.
The police report indicated that the incident took place on September 13, 2026, following a distress call concerning an armed attack at Mayfair Garage in Ile-Ife, where gunfire was reportedly exchanged.
Ajagungbade, also known as Emir, succumbed to injuries sustained during the attack. In response, Zungura tasked the Deputy Commissioner of Police leading the State Criminal Investigation Department with overseeing the investigation to ensure thoroughness.
Zungura noted that ongoing inquiries by the homicide section resulted in the arrest of four individuals: Tijani Ismail, Akinsola Ekundayo, Sijuade Moruf Oyinlola, and Ayeni Adegbola Olalekan. The arrests were supported by the commandant of the Osun State Security Network Agency, commonly known as Amotekun.
Further developments led to the arrest of Hammed Olalekan Dauda, who is also known as Jagaban, and was reportedly found with a cut-to-size firearm. The police commissioner stated that Dauda allegedly confessed during questioning that Alowonle provided him with the weapon.
Additionally, Waliu Adejare, known as Jay Jay, was arrested as Alowonle’s personal assistant and is also linked to the case. Zungura explained that the suspects were allegedly mobilized by Alowonle and Ojo.
The police commissioner assured the public that efforts to locate the two wanted individuals and any other suspects are ongoing as the investigation continues.
