Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Prince Eniola Oyeyode who gave the order to his civilian guard to fire gun that led to the death of Dr. Richard Idowu popularly known as AdeOriOkin over the weekend in Ejigbo, Ejigbo local government area of the state.
The deceased was shot on Saturday by local hunters after the 50th coronation anniversary of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode Oyeyosin
The state command, in a statement on Sunday evening signed by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Yemisi Opalola said Prince Oyeyode Instructed one of his civilian guards named Hammed Abdul Jelili to fire his double barrel gun into the air to confirm the good condition of the gun.
According to the statement, “Osun Police Command is using this medium to inform the general public that the Command is aware of the the incident of shooting that occurred at Ejigbo which led to the death of one Dr. Richard Adeori Okin.
“The incident occurred on 27/1/2024 at about 9:48 pm after the 50th Coronation Anniversary of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin where one Prince Eniola Oyeyode ‘m’ of Ejigbo Instructed one of his civilian guards named Hammed Abdul Jelili ‘m’ of Ejigbo to fire his double barrel gun into the air to confirm if the gun is in good condition or not, but instead shot directly at the victim and he was rushed to a hospital but confirmed dead by the Doctor.
“Meanwhile, the prince Eniola Oyeyode who gave the order to his civilian guard to fire gun have been arrested and detained.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Bzigu Dali Kwazhi, mni, therefore appeals to member of the public especially the residents of Ejigbo to remain calm as discreet investigation has commenced immediately.
