Osun
Coverage of Osun in the Nexus archive.
- How we arrested DG of fake PFIPC Adeyemi in Osun – Police
Police in Osun confirmed the arrest of Adeyemi, described as the DG of a fake PFIPC. The Osun State command stated it was not involved in the operation, but confirmed the suspect is in custody.
- Adeleke seeks visa ban, sanctions against Oyetola, others over political violence in Osun
Adeleke seeks a visa ban and sanctions against Oyetola and others over political violence in Osun. The governor reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on political violence.
- Police arrest murder suspect in Oyo-Osun communal clash two years after victim went missing
Police have arrested one suspect in a communal clash between Oyo and Osun two years after the victim went missing. Investigations continue to capture three remaining suspects and determine the full circumstances of the incident.
- DevReporting asks Osun-based journalists to apply for training, story grants ahead of governorship poll
DevReporting is offering training and story grants to Osun-based journalists ahead of the governorship poll. The initiative is linked to a prolonged leadership crisis affecting Osun's 30 local government areas and the Modakeke Area Council.
- Lawyer petitions IGP over escalating political violence in Osun
A lawyer petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over increasing political violence in Osun State, highlighting the killing of 14-year-old Ezekiel Olapade in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area as a tragic example.
- 14-year-old boy shot dead in Osun, father blames killing on suspected political thugs
A 14-year-old boy was shot dead in Osun, and his father accused Saheed Tanfeani of leading a group of six armed men responsible for the attack. The father's accusations are based on footage circulating online.
- Protesters demonstrate in Osun, seek deployment of police commissioner
Protesters in Osun State are demanding the deployment of a police commissioner due to tensions between the state government and police command over the police's handling of security-related matters.
- Ensure Ekiti, Osun elections are credible, Tinubu tells INEC
Ekiti and Osun States will hold elections in the coming days. President Tinubu urged INEC, security agencies, and political parties to ensure the polls are peaceful and credible.
- Police arrest three suspected cultists, recover firearms in Osun
Police in Osun have arrested three suspected cultists and recovered firearms. Authorities are intensifying efforts to identify and arrest others linked to the suspects.