Adeleke sets up panel to probe Osun killings

August 29, 2026

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Saturday issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings and violence that occurred in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state on Monday.

Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday in Osogbo, said the Executive Order would take effect from Aug. 31.

The governor said the panel was empowered to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the identities and number of victims.

Adeleke sets up panel to probe Osun killings

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