On June 21, 2026, a 14‑year‑old boy named Olapade Ezekiel was fatally shot at a palm‑wine shop in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State. The **[Osun State Police Command](https://osunpolice.gov.ng)** announced on Friday that five suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing.
The police released a statement through Public Relations Officer DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, acting on behalf of **[Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Zungura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_Commissioner_of_Nigeria)**. According to the release, the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. at a palm‑wine shop on Council Road, near the Irepodun Local Government Secretariat in **[Ilobu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilobu)**. The victim’s father, Olugbenga Olapade, reported the shooting to the Ilobu Police Division at roughly 5 p.m.
**What happened at the palm‑wine shop?**
Witnesses said a group arrived in a Sienna‑branded bus and opened fire indiscriminately. Olapade Ezekiel sustained a gunshot wound and later died, while another individual, identified as Matthew John (known locally as Mofoto), was also injured.
**Who were the arrested suspects?**
The five men taken into custody are:
- Saheed Kareem, 32, also called Tanfiani;
- Ismail Yekeen, 24, alias Asumo Ayan;
- Abass Afeez, 32, popularly known as SS Abass;
- Salako Taofeek, 30, alias Fenuso;
- Barrister Abdulrauf Ogunshola.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted participation in the crime. Further inquiry identified Salako Taofeek (Fenuso) as the shooter who fired the fatal round.
**What is the status of the investigation?**
Fenuso named a man referred to as Alaagba as the alleged armourer and custodian of the weapon; Alaagba remains at large. Police said they are actively pursuing him for possible arrest and prosecution. The command assured the public that the probe will be conducted professionally and impartially, employing forensic evidence and other investigative tools to establish the full circumstances and each participant’s role.
DSP Ojelabi reiterated that investigations are ongoing as authorities follow up on additional leads.