The Osun State Park Administration System has accused the police of capturing its chairman, Nurudeen Iyanda, popularly often known as Alowonle, whereas in custody.
In a press release issued by the group’s Secretary, Mukaila Popoola, it was alleged that Iyanda was shot within the early hours of Tuesday after being arrested over a home concern.
Popoola acknowledged, “Our chairman was shot whereas in police custody below circumstances that demand a radical investigation. We urge our members to stay calm and chorus from taking the legislation into their palms. The matter shall be pursued by way of acceptable channels.”
Reacting to the allegation in a press release, the appearing Police Public Relations Officer for the Osun Command, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, claimed that Iyanda was shot whereas making an attempt to flee from custody.
Giwa-Alade defined that Iyanda had initially been arrested alongside some associates on Monday over allegations of homicide, tried homicide, illegal possession of firearms, and malicious injury.
He stated, “A petition accusing Nurudeen Wakili, a.okay.a. Alowonle, of those crimes was submitted to the Commissioner of Police and referred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for investigation.
“Police operatives, appearing on credible intelligence, moved to Ring Street, Osogbo, the place the suspect and his cohorts had been reportedly planning to assault the complainant. On sighting the police, the suspects opened hearth however had been ultimately subdued.
“9 suspects, together with Alowonle, had been arrested on the scene. Nonetheless, as they had been being transported, supporters of the suspect ambushed the police, forcibly rescuing him and 4 others, who all escaped whereas nonetheless in handcuffs.”
Giwa-Alade additional disclosed that the police traced the suspects to a hideout within the Susi space of Oke Baale, Osogbo, the place Iyanda was rearrested.
“Throughout a search of his automobile, a Barrett pistol, six rounds of 9mm reside ammunition, and an expanded empty shell had been recovered. He made one other try to flee throughout the search however was subdued and shot within the course of. He’s at present receiving therapy and is responding nicely,” he added.
In response to rising tensions, troopers have been deployed to the Ilesa Storage space of Osogbo to forestall any breakdown of legislation and order.
Armed troopers stationed on the motor park have restricted actions within the space, quickly halting passenger boarding.