Olalekan Oyeyemi, popularly known as Emir Ajagungbade, an associate of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been shot dead in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Oyeyemi was reportedly killed on Sunday, September 13, 2026, amid a dispute involving rival groups over the control of motor parks in the ancient city.
The incident reportedly occurred around the Mayfair area of Ile-Ife, with reports indicating that violence later spread to other parts of the city, including Sabo and Lagere.
The Osun State Police Command confirmed the shooting in a statement issued by its spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi.
According to the police, officers were initially alerted to an incident around the Energy Filling Station in Ile-Ife and were deployed to restore normalcy and secure the area.
The command said preliminary investigations established that Oyeyemi, also known as Emir, had been shot.
The police added that investigations were ongoing to determine the immediate and remote causes of the incident, identify those responsible and bring all persons found culpable to justice.
Reacting to the development, Governor Adeleke ordered the immediate arrest of those allegedly involved in the killing.
The governor also directed the rival groups involved in the motor park dispute to vacate the affected parks and ordered security agencies to restore peace and maintain law and order.
Adeleke further announced plans to reintroduce a Park Management System across the state as part of efforts to address disputes surrounding the management of motor parks and garages.
Oyeyemi was known to have been involved in political and transport-related activities in Osun State and had been described in previous reports as an associate of Governor Adeleke.
The killing has heightened tension in parts of Osun State, with the police urging residents to remain calm as investigations continue.
