The Osun State Police Command has arrested Prince Eniola Oyeyode, the son of the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, in connection with the killing of US-based lecturer, Dr. Richard Idowu Adeoriokin.

Dr. Adeoriokin was reportedly shot by a local hunter at Prince Eniola’s residence in Ejigbo town following the 50th Coronation Anniversary of the monarch.

After the incident, he was rushed to a private hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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Confirming the arrest, SP Yemisi Opalola, the spokesperson of the command, stated that Prince Oyeyode instructed his civilian guard, Hammed Abdul Jelili, to test-fire his double-barrel shotgun.

The guard aimed directly at the victim, resulting in his tragic death.

The police 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 AdeoriOkin.

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.”

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“Meanwhile, Prince Eniola Oyeyode who gave the order to his civilian guard to fire the gun has 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.”