“We Have Identified the Suspects”: Ogun State Confirms Arrests
ABEOKUTA — The pursuit of justice for Oluwaseyi Adeoye, the Ogun State government labourer fatally shot during a demolition exercise, has gained significant momentum. The Ogun State Government announced on Wednesday that security agencies have made initial arrests and successfully identified individuals connected to the bloody clash.
Adeoye lost his life on Monday, February 23, 2026, when a military operative allegedly opened fire during a heated standoff between an enforcement team from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development and soldiers stationed at the Ganic Company in Orile-Imo, along the Sagamu-Abeokuta Expressway.
Government Steps In: Arrests and Accountability
Receiving the grieving family at his office in Abeokuta, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Olatunji Odunlami, delivered a firm assurance that the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun will not shield anyone involved in the killing.
“Some arrests have already been made by security agencies,” Odunlami disclosed to the family and the press. “The truth will come out, and the facts will be made known. Right now, we are reaching out to all security agencies to adequately identify who they are. They can’t just come from the moon; they need to be identified and followed up through proper processes to get to the root of the matter.”
The Commissioner reiterated that while the government assigned Adeoye the official duty, it will hold accountable those who unlawfully turned the enforcement site into a deadly zone.
The Family’s Demand: A Post-Mortem Tie-Breaker
With conflicting accounts circulating about the exact sequence of events, the family of the deceased has requested forensic clarity before proceeding with burial arrangements.
Speaking on behalf of the bereaved family, Chief Ayodele Afolabi, the victim’s uncle, formally demanded a comprehensive autopsy to establish irrefutable evidence. “I have requested a post-mortem examination so we can determine the exact cause of death and the weapon responsible,” Afolabi stated. “We want clarity and justice for Seyi.”
The state government confirmed that Adeoye’s remains will stay at the State General Hospital Morgue in Ijaye until the post-mortem concludes, after which they will release the body for a proper burial.
Military and Police Investigations Deepen
The civilian push for justice runs parallel to internal security investigations. The 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, based in Alamala, has officially constituted a Board of Inquiry (BOI). Major Idereghi Akari, the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Brigade, promised a “thorough and impartial” probe, pledging to make the findings public to ensure transparency.
Simultaneously, the Ogun State Police Command continues its independent investigation. Police Public Relations Officer Oluseyi Babaseyi assured the public that detectives are working tirelessly to unravel the facts surrounding the shooting, ensuring that criminal accountability follows the military’s internal disciplinary measures.