IGP slams murder, unlawful firearms possession charge on Osun political thugs

[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 23/02/2026

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja put four Osogbo-based suspected political thugs on trial on two counts of alleged murder and unlawful firearms possession.The four defendants, namely, Adejare Waliyu, Kilanko Ismaila Damilare, Kehinde Adeola and Muheeb Taoheeb, were arraigned before Justice Binta Fatima Nyako for allegedly shooting one Sheriff to death during a political crisis.Counsel to the IGP, Mr Adeniyi Oyeyemi, in the charges, accused Adejare Waliyu of unlawful possession of sophisticated prohibited pump action rifle contrary to (…)

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