The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the release of Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Moyowa Adejoorin, who was arrested following a shooting incident at an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Ilesa on Saturday. The incident left four people injured, including a teenager named Tobi Ilesanmi, sparking widespread concern and public scrutiny. Police officers responded swiftly to the scene, cordoning off the area and collecting evidence, including expended cartridges and Amotekun personnel caps. The commissioner was taken into custody after his vehicle was stopped at the location, where an Amotekun operative allegedly linked to the shooting was also apprehended.
DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, stated that law enforcement personnel arrived immediately after the incident was reported. They secured the area and began gathering crucial exhibits to aid in the investigation. According to Ojelabi, Adejoorin was arrested on-site and transferred to the command headquarters for questioning as part of the ongoing probe. The arrest drew significant attention after a video circulated on social media on Sunday, showing the commissioner leaving the police station, prompting questions about his status and the progress of the investigation.
Ojelabi later confirmed to Vanguard that Adejoorin had been released on bail. However, he noted that he was still awaiting clarification regarding the status of the Amotekun operative arrested alongside the commissioner. This uncertainty has added to the public’s curiosity about the full scope of the incident and the roles played by those involved. The police have not yet disclosed whether charges will be filed against Adejoorin or the Amotekun operative, but investigations remain active.
The shooting occurred during a politically charged APC rally, raising concerns about security and safety at political events across the state. The presence of both police and Amotekun operatives at the scene underscores the complexity of security coordination in Nigeria’s political landscape. As investigations continue, authorities are expected to provide more details on the sequence of events leading to the gunfire and the identities of those responsible.
The release of Adejoorin on bail marks a temporary pause in the legal process, but the case remains under intense public and media scrutiny. With the incident occurring during a critical period ahead of elections, it highlights the need for robust security measures at political gatherings. Authorities are urged to ensure transparency and accountability in their handling of the case to maintain public trust. The outcome of this investigation could set a precedent for how similar incidents are managed in the future.
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