Five Arrested Over Fatal Shooting of 14-Year-Old Boy in Osun

Osun State Police Command says it has arrested five suspects over the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Olapade Ezekiel in Ilobu, Osun State. Police said the incident occurred on June 21 at a palm-wine shop on Council Road, near the Irepodun Local Government Area headquarters. Ezekiel was reportedly with his father and other customers when people alleged to have arrived in a Sienna bus opened fire. He died from a gunshot wound, while another person, Matthew John, was injured. The police said its investigation led to the arrest of five suspects, who allegedly confessed to taking part in the attack. One suspect was identified as the alleged shooter, while another person, said to have kept the firearm used, remains at large. Efforts to arrest the fleeing suspect are ongoing.

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