The Ileke family of Osuke in Ogun State, has sent an S.O.S to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Ogun State Government to urgently investigate the killing of one Saheed Jinadu Shoboyede and the ongoing unrest in the community to prevent further bloodshed.
The deceased Shoboyejo was killed during an attack on the community on Thursday last week by over a hundred hoodlums armed to the teeth reportedly led by a notorious land grabber ,popularly known as “Elijah Killer”.
“But three days before the killing of Shoboyejo, a member of the community was attacked and injured.
In a petition to the Commissioner of Police, Ogun state Command and the Ogun State Assembly, the family alleged that armed attacks orchestrated by known individuals continue to threaten their safety and violate court rulings that affirmed their ownership of the disputed land.
At a press briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, Barrister Olanrewaju Balogun, a member of the family and also lawyer noted that Osuke has become a flashpoint of violence, with armed groups allegedly led by Elijah Adeogun terrorizing residents.
He explained that despite securing judgments from both the Ogun State High Court and the Court of Appeal confirming their rightful ownership of the land, the Ileke family claims they have faced constant attacks, police intimidation, and threats from rival factions determined to take control of the area.
He said “The police in Ogun State have been compromised,” the family states in their petition. “We demand an independent and thorough investigation into the killing of our brother, Saheed Jinadu Shoboyede, and all other violent incidents linked to Elijah Adeogun and his men. If no action is taken, more innocent lives will be lost.”
“The Ileke family describing the series of violent events that have left Osuke residents in fear, alleged that on February 24, 2025, armed men shot and wounded one Rasak Yusuf and an excavator operator working on a road construction project linking Itele and Osuke. Three days later, on February 27, another person, Saheed Jinadu Shoboyede was allegedly shot dead by Adeogun and his gang in broad daylight” He said.
The family also alleged that the suspects attempted to take away the body of Shoboyede to destroy evidence but were stopped by local residents, who transported the wounded man to the Area Command Office in Sango before he succumbed to his devastating injuries.
Eyewitnesses claimed that before dying, Shoboyede identified Adeogun” Elijah the killer” as his assailant.
“Despite multiple reports to the police, the Ileke family claimed that no decisive action has so far been been taken and expressed the fears that Adeogun, who had before now faced some murder charges that were mysteriously dropped, may once again evade justice”.
They also confirmed that the case of Elijah Adeogun has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of the justice system in Ogun State.
It was recalled that he was previously charged with murder, only for the Ogun State Ministry of Justice to withdraw the case after four years, despite the Director of Public Prosecutions initially advising that he had a case to answer.
With the last week Thursday killing allegedly linked to him, the family is demanding accountability.
“The authorities cannot continue to look away,” they insist. “If justice is not served, it will send a dangerous message that criminals can act with impunity while innocent families continue to suffer.”
The Ileke family wants the Ogun State Government to take up the case and ensure that those responsible for the killings and violent attacks are brought to justice.
The family has now turned to the highest levels of law enforcement and governance, appealing to the IGP and the Ogun State House of Assembly to intervene before the situation spirals further out of control.
“We cannot afford to lose more lives,” the petition states. “Osuke is becoming a war zone because of the unchecked activities of these individuals. If security agencies do not act swiftly, the violence will escalate, and more people will die.”
The Ileke family’s appeal that there is urgent need for law enforcement agencies to take decisive action before the community descends into chaos while also calling on the police, the Ogun State Government, and the federal authorities to ensure that justice is done and lasting peace is restored.
Reacting to the incident, the Ogun state Police image maker, CSP Omolola Odutola confirmed the killing.
CSP Odutola stated that the State Criminal Investigations Department of the command has taken over investigation of the incident .
Family In Ogun Cries Out To Prevent More Bloodshed, Calls IGP, Ogun Government, Others To Save Them.
