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Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Truths9ja(op): 5:17am On Nov 21, 2024

Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Reportedly Unleash Havoc In Osogbo

There was palpable fear in Osogbo, Osun state capital on Wednesday morning, as members of the Osun State Transport Management System (OSTMS) reportedly took to the streets, leaving scores injured and properties damaged.

It was gathered that the transport workers stormed Ọlà-Ìyá, Oroki Estate, Òkè-fíà, Old Garage, and other parts of Osogbo and injured scores of people, who had made it out early for their normal businesses.

The unrest follows the controversial shooting of their Chairman, Mr. Iyanda Alowonle, who is currently on life support after being shot by a police officer.

Osun Defender also gathered that passengers were disallowed from accessing public transport, due to today’s strike by OSTMS officials.

However, Governor Ademola Adeleke, in a statement on Wednesday issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has called for calm and urged transport workers not to take laws into their hands.

The Governor assured residents that justice would be served, revealing that the Inspector General of Police had ordered the arrest and prosecution of Superintendent of Police Moses Lohor, who is alleged to have shot Mr. Alowonle in police custody.

Meanwhile, the Police authorities are yet to confirm the arrest of Lohor, with multiple reports claiming the affected officers are on their way to Abuja for interrogation.

According to the statement, “Amidst tension in Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for peace to allow the authorities to investigate and deliver justice on the attempted murder of Mr Alowonle Iyanda, the state motor transport system chairman.

“The Governor particularly pleaded with transport workers statewide not to take laws into their hands and allow state and federal authorities to address the issue for justice to prevail.

“The Governor noted that he had spoken to the Inspector General of Police and that immediate actions have been directed by the police authorities to bring to book those who shot the State Park Management System chairman.

“I call on Osun transport workers to maintain peace and not to take laws into their own hands. I have acted on this sad incident. I spoke with the police Chief and I had a closed-door meeting with the Commissioner of Police. Justice will be served.

“We will not allow agents of violence to destroy the peace and stability of our dear state. Do not be provoked to violence. Go about your normal duties while we handle this serious threat to the peace of our state”, the Governor was quoted as saying.

“Meanwhile, following the fatal shooting of the Chairman of Osun State Motor Transport System, Comrade Iyanda Alowonle, the Inspector General of Police has ordered immediate arrest and prosecution of Head of Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad in Osun State, Moses Lohor and members of his team for attempted murder.

“This was confirmed by the Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Security, Samuel Ojo Esq after a closed door meeting between the Governor and the State Commissioner of Police.

“Moses Lohor had shot Mr Alowonle in the abdomen at the police station after his arrest over a domestic brawl with a neighbor. The park chairman is currently on life support at the Intensive Care Unit of the Osun State Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.

“Mr Ojo narrated that the police authorities frowned at Moses’ conduct as unprofessional, illegal, unauthorized, and against operational code, noting that Moses and his men are about to be moved to Abuja this morning.

“We can confirm that the police authorities at the highest level have acted decisively on this matter. A clear punitive directive was issued by the IG. Mr Governor has directed we follow up to ensure that justice is served”, Mr Ojo noted.”

https://www.osundefender.com/alowonle-osun-transport-workers-reportedly-unleash-havoc-in-osogbo/

Video of his arrest here:
Police arrest Adeleke's aide and Park Manager Chairman, Nurudeen Alowonle. Police pistols, bullets was recovered from him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CNu_gu_D1Y

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Truths9ja(op): 5:18am On Nov 21, 2024

The police, military should arrest all of them all. They can’t be a threat to the lives of people in Osun State. Enough of oppression in Osun State

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by olaiya2007(m): 5:44am On Nov 21, 2024

& na this kind guy Osun governor put government nawa o

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Jostoman: 6:10am On Nov 21, 2024

Adeleke still don't know that Oga at the top has started his politics of bitterness in OSUN State.

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Cocolatti(m): 7:07am On Nov 21, 2024

Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Truths9ja(op): 12:16pm On Nov 21, 2024

PRESS STATEMENT.

(21ST NOVEMBER, 2024).

We Commend Your Yeoman's Job Over Arrest Of Osogbo Hardened Criminal

- Osun APC Tells Police

...Condemns Adeleke's Govt, PDP For Defending Criminal Suspect

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the state command of the Nigeria Police for its proactive approach in ridding the state of criminal elements who have been hiding under the canopy of the government to disturb the peace of the state.

It would be recalled that the police acting on information arrested one Wakeel Nurudeen Alowonle, the chairman, Osun State Transport Management System (OSTMS), together with other suspects accused of sundry crimes ranging from robbery, kidnapping and serial murder, in Osogbo, the state capital, on Monday.

The police disclosed that a British Barretta Pistol, six rounds of 9 mm live ammunition and an expended empty shell were recovered from the vehicle belonging to Alowonle which he openly confessed in a video recording to have been given to him by a police officer.

Further information from the police disclosed that Alowonle, a close associate and appointee of Governor Ademola Adeleke, was shot at while trying to escape after he had successfully escaped from the police grip on the way to the police station, initially.

It is not a new thing that a suspected criminal is arrested by the police. What however, is bizarre and worrisome is that the state government and the state chapter of the PDP would find it expedient, tactical and necessary to make a statement in support of the suspect who has a history of unresolved crimes hanging on his neck.

This hasty defence of a suspected criminal by Governor Adeleke's government has provoked some fundamental questions about the government's commitment to protecting the citizenry of Osun State which is the uppermost duty of any government which is alive to its constitutional responsibility.

A situation where a government and the ruling party have turned themselves to the megaphone of a hardened criminal is a pointer to the abysmal low level to which the government of Governor Adeleke has been ridiculously and shamefully reduced to.

That the ruling PDP could descend so low to be defending a suspected gunrunner and contrabandist go a long way to accentuate the maxim that an organization cannot be better than the quality of those running its affairs. The Osun PDP is a classical example of an irredeemable disaster which management is unfortunate to be in the hand of a certified bibulous personality while the government is being tendered to by some opportunistic caretakers due to the verifiable pathological challenges of the supposed number one man in the state.

In a sane society, the government should genuinely partner with the law enforcement agencies in combating crimes and not brazenly aiding and abetting same as it is the case with the close associate of Governor Adeleke.

There have been cases of fugitives and wanted criminals of the PDP extraction taking an undue advantage of the statutory immunity of Governor Adeleke who have been suspiciously hiding in the state Government House and his convoy to evade arrest. The list of such wanted suspected criminals is endless.

This unsavoury development is pointing to the suspicion that the PDP government of Senator Adeleke is harbouring dangerous criminals ahead of the 2026 governorship election. It is our conviction that the people of Osun State deserve better than a government that is glaringly and brazenly prioritizing the interests of criminals over the expected constitutional safety and well-being of its citizens.

It is a high level of absurdity and preposterousness that the PDP-run government in Osun State which is bereft of the nitty gritty of the iron-cast information in the possession of the police is acting the role of a meddlesome interloper to the consternation of the right-thinking members of the society instead of assisting the police in a case of a suspected criminal found in possession of firearms which he had openly confessed to.

Was it an omission or a deliberate act on the part of the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Kolapo Alimi, who issued the statement on behalf of the state government in the defence of the arrested associate of his paymaster for refusing to tell the whole world what a private citizen was doing with the instruments of death found on him at the time of his arrest, assuming the suspect is one?

Haven't we been vindicated with our previous allegation that the PDP-run government in Osun State is piling up arms and ammunition with which they intend to harass, maim, kill the members of the opposition APC in the state with a view to rigging the 2026 governorship election?

We, as a party, commend the efforts of the police in making the state unhabitable for the criminals and are enjoining the proactive statutory force to continue to work in tandem with the other sister security agencies in the state in order to restore the lost glory of the state as the hitherto most peaceful in Nigeria before the coming of Governor Adeleke and his goons into the political theatre of the State of the Virtuous.

With the efforts of the Police so far, the constant beating, attacking and maiming of Osun citizens in broad daylight has been reduced to the barest minimum. Therefore, the Police must not, under whatever guise, succumb to the blackmail from the State Government over the arrest of Alowonle.

It will interest the discerning members of the society why Alowonle rejected the earlier invitation of the police over a petition alleging threat to life written by one Ido-Osun Prince Nurudeen Ademola Jimoh, a businessman, whose cars, house and shopping mall were destroyed at the Oke-Baale area of Osogbo in a rift over an allegation that the businessman snatched Alowonle's girlfriend.

It will also satisfy the curiosity of the peace-loving members of the society for the wounded and hospitalized Governor Adeleke's associate to disclose the identity of the police officer he said gave the British Barretta Pistol to him as reflected in the recorded video message that has gone viral.

It was appalling that the PDP-run government in the state could callously choose an option of clandestinely promoting a commercial drivers' protest yesterday whereby all the commercial vehicles were prevented from operating their business without considering the avoidable pains and inconveniences caused to the commuters who were left with the option of having to trek long distances to and from their destinations in Osogbo, the state capital.

If the state government wasn't behind the protest where some innocent inhabitants were harassed, beating up and wounded, it would not have been possible to make it a reality with the resultant effect of punishing the inhabitants of the state capital.

e-SIGNED:

Chief KOLA OLABISI,

Osun State APC Director of Media and Information.

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by helinues: 12:25pm On Nov 21, 2024

The report about this guy is one sided. They are trying to get at Gov Adeleke through the guy which is petty politics

Cheap blackmailing

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Elusive001: 12:29pm On Nov 21, 2024

Truths9ja:
Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Reportedly Unleash Havoc In Osogbo

There was palpable fear in Osogbo, Osun state capital on Wednesday morning, as members of the Osun State Transport Management System (OSTMS) reportedly took to the streets, leaving scores injured and properties damaged.

It was gathered that the transport workers stormed Ọlà-Ìyá, Oroki Estate, Òkè-fíà, Old Garage, and other parts of Osogbo and injured scores of people, who had made it out early for their normal businesses.

The unrest follows the controversial shooting of their Chairman, Mr. Iyanda Alowonle, who is currently on life support after being shot by a police officer.

Osun Defender also gathered that passengers were disallowed from accessing public transport, due to today’s strike by OSTMS officials.

However, Governor Ademola Adeleke, in a statement on Wednesday issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has called for calm and urged transport workers not to take laws into their hands.

The Governor assured residents that justice would be served, revealing that the Inspector General of Police had ordered the arrest and prosecution of Superintendent of Police Moses Lohor, who is alleged to have shot Mr. Alowonle in police custody.

Meanwhile, the Police authorities are yet to confirm the arrest of Lohor, with multiple reports claiming the affected officers are on their way to Abuja for interrogation.

According to the statement, “Amidst tension in Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for peace to allow the authorities to investigate and deliver justice on the attempted murder of Mr Alowonle Iyanda, the state motor transport system chairman.

“The Governor particularly pleaded with transport workers statewide not to take laws into their hands and allow state and federal authorities to address the issue for justice to prevail.

“The Governor noted that he had spoken to the Inspector General of Police and that immediate actions have been directed by the police authorities to bring to book those who shot the State Park Management System chairman.

“I call on Osun transport workers to maintain peace and not to take laws into their own hands. I have acted on this sad incident. I spoke with the police Chief and I had a closed-door meeting with the Commissioner of Police. Justice will be served.

“We will not allow agents of violence to destroy the peace and stability of our dear state. Do not be provoked to violence. Go about your normal duties while we handle this serious threat to the peace of our state”, the Governor was quoted as saying.

“Meanwhile, following the fatal shooting of the Chairman of Osun State Motor Transport System, Comrade Iyanda Alowonle, the Inspector General of Police has ordered immediate arrest and prosecution of Head of Police Anti-Kidnapping Squad in Osun State, Moses Lohor and members of his team for attempted murder.

“This was confirmed by the Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Security, Samuel Ojo Esq after a closed door meeting between the Governor and the State Commissioner of Police.

“Moses Lohor had shot Mr Alowonle in the abdomen at the police station after his arrest over a domestic brawl with a neighbor. The park chairman is currently on life support at the Intensive Care Unit of the Osun State Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.

“Mr Ojo narrated that the police authorities frowned at Moses’ conduct as unprofessional, illegal, unauthorized, and against operational code, noting that Moses and his men are about to be moved to Abuja this morning.

“We can confirm that the police authorities at the highest level have acted decisively on this matter. A clear punitive directive was issued by the IG. Mr Governor has directed we follow up to ensure that justice is served”, Mr Ojo noted.”

https://www.osundefender.com/alowonle-osun-transport-workers-reportedly-unleash-havoc-in-osogbo/

Video of his arrest here:
Police arrest Adeleke's aide and Park Manager Chairman, Nurudeen Alowonle. Police pistols, bullets was recovered from him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CNu_gu_D1Y

Hasty defence of the victim of the shooting you said? But even before a crime is committed in SE, you have already blamed ipob without any investigations.

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by id4sho(m): 2:47pm On Nov 21, 2024

Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by ybalogs(m): 2:48pm On Nov 21, 2024

Something just have to be done about these agberos. Just that how is that going to happen since one of them is piloting the affair of the nation?!

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by wellmax(m): 2:48pm On Nov 21, 2024

Let’s see who will be blamed this time.

Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by 3ice9ce: 2:50pm On Nov 21, 2024

Truths9ja:
The police, military should arrest all of them all. They can’t be a threat to the lives of people in Osun State. Enough of oppression in Osun State

We warned you when you were supporting this idiot but you refused to listen.

helinues:
The report about this guy is one sided. They are trying to get at Gov Adeleke through the guy which is petty politics

Cheap blackmailing

When Auxiliary was arrested in Ibadan, why didn't you call it petty politics?

Or is a motor park worker having a Police service pistol in his possession something you should be defending?

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by ybalogs(m): 2:50pm On Nov 21, 2024

Elusive001:
Hasty defence of the victim of the shooting you said? But even before a crime is committed in SE, you have already blamed ipob without any investigations.

So he is even Adeleke's aide. Why shoot him since he's been arrested??

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by ATEAMS: 2:50pm On Nov 21, 2024

NawoO

Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by PRINCESSFCFANSs(f): 2:50pm On Nov 21, 2024

You shot your fellow man ,just like that over a misunderstanding ,

but you will pleading to stay alive ,

everyone must reap what they sow ,

say no to any kind of crime ,

Princess FaithChukwu

Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Justiceleague1: 2:52pm On Nov 21, 2024

All of them,even up to Lagos...these touts are a menace to society

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by MajorOvakporaye(f): 2:52pm On Nov 21, 2024

State of emergency should be declared in the entire south west. The region is ungovernable.

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by 3ice9ce: 2:53pm On Nov 21, 2024

BoldBrainz:
You can never separate touting from the Yoruba race. Very loud, crude and uncouth set of humans.

Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Ibehchizzy: 2:54pm On Nov 21, 2024

helinues:
The report about this guy is one sided. They are trying to get at Gov Adeleke through the guy which is petty politics

Cheap blackmailing

at least for once you get sense of reasoning

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Ibehchizzy: 2:54pm On Nov 21, 2024

BoldBrainz:
You can never separate touting from the Yoruba race. Very loud, crude and uncouth set of humans.

true

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by opes: 2:56pm On Nov 21, 2024

Hope the shoot ain't to cover up after his confession which had implicated the force

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by goslowgoslow(m): 2:57pm On Nov 21, 2024

helinues:
The report about this guy is one sided. They are trying to get at Gov Adeleke through the guy which is petty politics

Cheap blackmailing

Sometimes I wonder if your brain is inside your anus.

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Abagworo(m): 2:57pm On Nov 21, 2024

This is how they create insecurity for political reasons.

Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by goslowgoslow(m): 2:58pm On Nov 21, 2024

BoldBrainz:
You can never separate touting from the Yoruba race. Very loud, crude and uncouth set of humans.

Olodo tell me where you are from let us check.

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by shaboti: 2:58pm On Nov 21, 2024

Hmm

Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by MetaMatrix: 2:58pm On Nov 21, 2024

Have you people noticed that BRT steals money from your brt wallet?
You'll find that if you fail to check the balance after 2 weeks, you'll be owing them. Usually #125.
Even when you're supposed to have some money remaining there

Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by goslowgoslow(m): 2:59pm On Nov 21, 2024

MajorOvakporaye:
State of emergency should be declared in the entire south west. The region is ungovernable.

Lmao 😂 😂🤣😂 let me take this as a joke.

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Akwamkpuruamu: 3:05pm On Nov 21, 2024

In a land where agberos are more respected than citizens going for theor daily bread... This is a tip of the iceberg

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Nahunger(m): 3:05pm On Nov 21, 2024

Agbero, street urchins, what exactly is their goal in life??

It's only a Nigerian girl, you will see preparing for marriage and only has #5k in her account.

Men, open your eyes, they only claim to love you cause of the comfort and luxury you can afford,l

When you broke you go know their true colour.

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Re: Alowonle: Osun Transport Workers Unleash Havoc In Osogbo by Artscollection: 3:08pm On Nov 21, 2024

Agbero work dey like oil company work for that side

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