Adeleke sets up inquiry panel after violence in Ikire
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has signed an Executive Order to establish a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings and violence at Naira and Kobo Junction, Motor Park/Garage Area, Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area, on August 24, 2026. The panel, led by Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola, will investigate the causes and circumstances of the incident, including the roles of security operatives. The Executive Order takes effect on August 31 and includes measures to protect witnesses and preserve evidence. The government has called on those with relevant information to submit evidence to the panel.
What we know
- Ademola Adeleke issued an Executive Order for a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the Ikire violence on August 24, 2026.
- The panel, chaired by Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola, is tasked with identifying causes, victims, and any criminal responsibility related to the incident.
- The Executive Order, effective from August 31, mandates the preservation of evidence and protection for witnesses and victims' families.
- The panel is expected to begin sitting within seven days of inauguration and submit its final report within 30 days from its first sitting, subject to extension by the governor.
- The government invited victims’ families, eyewitnesses, and other stakeholders to submit memoranda and evidence, assuring a thorough and transparent investigation.
