Ikire Violence: Gov Adeleke Issues Executive Order
Written by News Desk on August 29, 2026
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has issued an Executive Order establishing a Panel of Inquiry into the killings, injuries and violence reported at Naira and Kobo Junction, Ikire, last Monday.
The order will empower the panel to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, determine the identities and number of victims, establish the immediate and remote causes of the violence, and examine whether criminal responsibility is connected to the deaths.
In a statement signed by, Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the Executive Order would take effect on August 31st, 2026.
The statement indicates that Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola has been appointed as Chairman of the Coroner Inquest/Panel, with Mr. Abiodun Badiora as Secretary.
Other members include AIG Aderanti Kayode, Mr. Dele Akintayo, Mr Wale Balogun and Dr Babatunde Afolabi .
The panel is mandated to determine the circumstances leading to the shootings and killings, examine the role of security operatives, establish whether live ammunition or other weapons were used and whether their use complied with the law, rules of engagement and human rights standards.
The panel is expected to commence sitting within seven days of its inauguration and submit its final report to the Osun State Government within 30 days from the date of its first sitting, subject to any necessary extension approved by the Governor.
Governor Adeleke also directed the preservation of firearms, ammunition records, station diaries, communication logs, incident reports, duty rosters, medical records, autopsy reports, photographs, videos and other materials relevant to the inquiry.
The Executive Order further called for appropriate measures to protect witnesses and victims’ families, obtain medical and forensic documentation, and maintain peace in Ikire pending the conclusion of the inquiry.
