Osun Shooting: IGP Orders Arrest Of Trigger-Happy Police Officer

Amid rising tension in Osun State, the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate arrest of an officer who allegedly shot Mr Alowonle Iyanda, the State Motor Transport System Chairman.

Following the shooting incident, the Inspector General of Police directed the arrest and prosecution of the Head of the Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad in Osun State, Moses Lohor, and members of his team for attempted murder.

This was confirmed by the Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Security, Samuel Ojo, after a closed-door meeting between Governor Ademola Adeleke and the State Commissioner of Police.

Governor Adeleke has called for calm to allow the authorities to investigate and ensure justice is delivered in the attempted murder case.

In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr Olawale Rasheed, the governor particularly appealed to transport workers across the state to remain peaceful and refrain from taking the law into their hands. He assured them that both state and federal authorities were working to ensure justice prevails.

“I call on Osun transport workers to maintain peace and not take the law into their hands. I have acted on this sad incident. I spoke with the police chief and held a closed-door meeting with the Commissioner of Police. Justice will be served.

“We will not allow agents of violence to destroy the peace and stability of our dear state. Do not be provoked into violence. Go about your normal duties while we handle this serious threat to the peace of our state,” the governor was quoted as saying.

The incident occurred when Moses Lohor reportedly shot Mr Alowonle in the abdomen at a police station following his arrest over a domestic dispute with a neighbour. The park chairman is currently on life support at the Intensive Care Unit of the Osun State Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.

Special Adviser Mr Ojo narrated that police authorities deemed Moses Lohor’s actions unprofessional, illegal, and unauthorised, violating operational codes. He added that Moses and his team were set to be moved to Abuja for further action.

“We can confirm that the police authorities at the highest level have acted decisively on this matter. A clear punitive directive was issued by the IG. Mr Governor has directed that we follow up to ensure that justice is served,” Mr Ojo stated.