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According to the press statement released by ogun state police command which has ordered a fresh investigation over the deadly attack on Osuke Village, Ota by some group of gunmen.
The Command also extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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PRESS STATEMENT
OGUN STATE POLICE COMMAND CONDEMNS OSUKE VILLAGE ATTACK, LAUNCHES FULL-SCALE INVESTIGATION
The Ogun State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, strongly condemns the senseless and brutal attack on Osuke Village, Ota, by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. The Command extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.
On February 27, 2025, at about 1420 hours, a complaint was lodged at the police station by Olusoji Jinadu, a resident of Iju Mosque Compound, Osuke Ota. He reported that earlier that day, at about 0800 hours, a group of armed hoodlums, led by an individual identified as Elijah, stormed the Muslim Prayer Ground in Osuke Ota on a motorcycle. Upon arrival, the assailants opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic and endangering the lives of innocent citizens.
Tragically, the complainant’s 24-year-old son, Saheed Jinadu Shoboyede, was struck by a bullet. He was rushed to the State General Hospital, Ota, where a doctor on duty pronounced him dead. His remains have been preserved for an autopsy as part of the ongoing investigation.
Following the report, police operatives promptly visited the crime scene, where three expended cartridges and two spent AK-47 rounds were recovered. A full-scale investigation has been launched to track down and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act.
The Ogun State Police Command remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. We urge members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with the police by providing any useful information that could aid in the swift apprehension of the culprits.
Anyone with relevant information should contact the nearest police station or call the command’s emergency lines.
CSP Omolola Odutola anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
Ogun State Police Command
