“Davido Was Targeted” – Police Confirm Attack On Governor Adeleke’s Convoy

Osun State Police Command said singer Davido was the alleged target of an attack on Governor Ademola Adeleke’s convoy in Osogbo on Wednesday.

The incident happened shortly after Adeleke collected his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and visited the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo.

Davido and the governor’s children were travelling in the convoy when unidentified men reportedly opened fire.

It was gathered that security personnel attached to the governor responded, leading to a gun battle.

Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi said preliminary investigation revealed that members of the Eye Confraternity were allegedly trying to reach Davido.

He said, “One Adebayo Taoreed, popularly known as “Small Rugged”, an ex convict, a suspected notorious thug and a member of eye confraternity allegedly attempted to gain access to Davido but was resisted by members of his security Team.

The ensuing confrontation reportedly attracted other suspected gang members in the vicinity, who temporarily blocked the entrance to the palace and obstructed the movement of the convoy of the Governor.”

Ojelabi said a 60-year-old man, Tajudeen Yusuf, was shot during the incident.

“Shortly afterwards, the suspected gang members reportedly departed the vicinity and, however on their way, they allegedly shot Tajudeen Yusuf at Itaolokan area of Osogbo.

“Upon receiving the information, the police immediately mobilised a patrol team to the scene, where the victim was found lying in a pool of blood.

“He was promptly rushed to the University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, for medical attention. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead by the doctors on duty.

‘The Command has commenced a full-scale investigation into the incident and intensified efforts to identify, apprehend and bring the fleeing suspects to justice, ” he said.

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