The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has vowed to make sure the arrest and prosecution of individuals answerable for the killing of seven people in Akinlalu city, Ife North native authorities space of the state.

Governor Adeleke made the vow on Monday by means of the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, throughout a go to by a authorities delegation to the group.

Adeleke’s message adopted widespread outrage and calls for for justice from residents of Akinlalu after the deadly incident, which has thrown the victims’ households and the city into mourning.

According to Alimi, the Adeleke administration won’t tolerate acts of criminality and is totally dedicated to bringing the perpetrators to justice.

He mentioned, “Governor Ademola Adeleke condemns in sturdy phrases the killing in Akinlalu. The authorities will guarantee an intensive investigation, and people accountable will face the complete wrath of the legislation.”

Alimi urged residents to stay calm and affected person, assuring them {that a} clear investigation can be carried out to make sure justice for the victims.

While appreciating media figures corresponding to Oriyomi Hamzat and different bloggers for drawing public consideration to the tragic occasion, Alimi famous that their voices amplified the group’s name for justice.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, disclosed that three suspects had already been arrested and detained on the State Criminal Investigation Department in Osogbo.

He mentioned, “The police have swung into motion for the reason that incident occurred. Three suspects are presently in custody, and others will quickly be apprehended.”

Osun State Attorney General, Barrister Jimi Bada, expressed sympathy with the bereaved households, assuring them that justice can be pursued to its logical conclusion.

“The state authorities will be certain that all these discovered responsible face extreme penalties as prescribed by legislation,” he mentioned.

The Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, Barrister Samuel Ojo, appealed for calm amongst residents, assuring that justice can be carried out.

The conventional ruler of Akinlalu, Oba Oloyede Aborisade, appealed to the state authorities to make sure justice and supply compensation for the victims’ households.

Oba Aborisade described the killings as an incredible loss to the group.

Also talking, the Akinlalu Youth Leader, Adeboye Musbau, demanded swift authorities motion.

“We can’t afford to undergo in useless. We enchantment to the federal government to analyze totally and compensate affected households,” he lamented.

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Osun Amotekun by means of an announcement by its spokesperson said that three suspected hoodlums have been killed in a violent conflict with its personnel on the outskirts of Akinlalu city.

The company revealed that the safety personnel have been accosted throughout a mission to get well their weapons that have been confiscated by the hoodlums.

However, on Wednesday, October 1, the Osun State Police Command, by means of a counter assertion by DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, its Police Public Relations Officer, mentioned all claims and counterclaims, together with allegations of homicide, assault occasioning hurt, gun snatching, wounding and impersonation will likely be rigorously verified to ascertain information and guarantee justice.

Ojelabi mentioned the police have taken over the case and would be certain that no stone remained unturned because it embarks on investigation to unravel the reason for the killings. He added that the Amotekun personnel went away with the corpse of their useless victims.

Ojelabi mentioned the suspected personnel have been on the run however they are going to be apprehended and dropped at e book irrespective of the place they’re hiding.

DAILY POST reliably gathered that the loss of life toll from the incident has risen to seven as at press time on Tuesday, every week after the deadly Akinlalu city shootings.