Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, has issued an Executive Order creating a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the murders, shootings, injuries, and violence that were reported on August 24, 2026, at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage Area, Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area.
Under the direction of Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola, the panel will look into the incident’s circumstances, identify and count the victims, identify the direct and indirect causes of the violence, and determine whether criminal responsibility is linked to the deaths.
The Executive Order, which goes into effect on August 31, also requires the panel to look into the involvement of security personnel and ascertain whether or not live ammunition or other weapons were used during the incident and whether or not their use was legal.
The state government disclosed this in a statement on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.
According to the statement, “The panel is mandated to determine the circumstances leading to the shootings and killings, examine the role of security operatives, establish whether live ammunition or other weapons were used and whether their use complied with the law, rules of engagement and human rights standards.”
The panel will also investigate whether the actions or omissions of individuals or groups contributed to the violence.
“It is also empowered to identify any individual, group, security personnel, political actor, transport union member, public official or other person whose action or omission may have contributed to the incident,” the statement said.
The inquiry may recommend prosecution, disciplinary measures, compensation for victims and institutional reforms to prevent a recurrence.
“The panel may recommend prosecution, disciplinary measures, compensation for victims and institutional reforms to prevent recurrence,” the government said.
The panel will also have wide powers to gather evidence and compel witnesses to participate in the inquiry.
“The inquiry will have powers to summon witnesses, demand relevant police and medical records, inspect the scene of the incident and other relevant locations, receive oral and documentary evidence, and recommend protective measures for witnesses and persons at risk of intimidation or retaliation,” the statement said.
Adeleke also ordered the preservation of evidence that could help establish what happened during the violence.
“Governor Adeleke also directed the preservation of firearms, ammunition records, station diaries, communication logs, incident reports, duty rosters, medical records, autopsy reports, photographs, videos and other materials relevant to the inquiry,” the statement said.
Adeleke also ordered the preservation of evidence that could help establish what happened during the violence.
“Governor Adeleke also directed the preservation of firearms, ammunition records, station diaries, communication logs, incident reports, duty rosters, medical records, autopsy reports, photographs, videos and other materials relevant to the inquiry,” the statement said.
We are pleased with the prompt and decisive action taken by Adeleke in issuing the executive order and establishing a panel to address the Osun killings. Such swift measures demonstrate a strong commitment to justice and the well-being of the affected communities, and we hope they will lead to meaningful solutions and lasting peace.
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