Widows Of Murdered Ifon-Osun Indigene Cry Out For Justice
- As Deceased Family Alleges Plot To Bury Case
The widows of Mr. Lukman Akorede, an indigene of Ifon-Osun who was allegedly killed by some hoodlums reportedly working for the Community Chief (Baale) of Ayeedade community in Ahoro Afin have sought justice.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the Baale, Chief Tajudeen Oderinde, was arrested after the gruesome murder of Akorede on March 26, 2025.
Akorede, a staff of Orolu local government, before his death, was allegedly killed on the order of the community chief after the deceased was apprehended by some hoodlums in the area.
His killing occurred during the renewed communal crisis between Ifon-Osun, Ilobu, and Erin communities.
OSUN DEFENDER reliably gathered that the Baale, alongside others, has been charged to court for allegedly having a hand in the death of the young man.
The medium also gathered that the suspects were remanded at Ilesa Correctional Centre by an Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo.
However, some family members of the deceased have cried out over aan lleged attempt by some powerful people to ensure the suspects are freed.
The deceased uncle Mr. Usamot Ashimiyu, alleged that some people are working to get the suspect freed and ensure justice is not served.
“To our surprise, some big men are now doing everything unlawful to frustrate our chance to get justice.
“We therefore urge the Osun State Police Command and the Osun State Government to intensify efforts to arrest other suspects related to this case and ensure that justice is served,” Mr Ashimiyu added.
Speaking with journalists, the wives of the late Akorede appealed to the state government and security agencies to ensure that justice is served on the gruesome murder of their breadwinner.
One of the widows, Mrs. Mariam Akorede, who barely held back her tears, said, “They killed our husbands in cold blood and left us in darkness.
“He was our protector, our supporter, the one who made sure our children never went to bed hungry. Now, we wake every morning to a house filled with silence and pain. All we are asking for is justice —justice for a man whose only offence was being in his own community when they came for him.”
The other widow, Mrs. Rukayat Akorede, added, “We are broken, but we will not be silent. The people who murdered our husband must face the law. Our children ask every day when their father will come back, and it breaks our hearts to tell them he is never coming back. Justice is the only thing that can give us some peace.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
