Osun Monarch’s Son Arrested Over Death Of US-Based Lecturer

The Osun Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Prince Eniola Oyeyode, the son of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oyeyode Oyeyosin over the death of a US base lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu (Adeoriokin).

The deceased was reportedly shot dead yesterday evening after the 50th Coronation Anniversary of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo.

According to a statement by the Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, Prince Oyeyode instructed one of his civilian guards Hammed Abdul Jelili to shoot his double barrel to see if it was working properly.

However, the guard shot directly at the victim, causing his death according to the statement.

The statement read, “The Osun State police is using this medium to inform the general public that the Command is aware of 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 members of the public especially the residents of Ejigbo to remain calm as discreet investigation has commenced immediately.”