The traditional ruler of Ido-Ayegunle, Oba Timileyin Ajayi, has confirmed the arrest of four suspects in connection with the deadly attacks that shook the community in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State.
The monarch described the development as a crucial step toward justice following months of fear, grief, and uncertainty among residents.
The arrests are linked to the Ido-Ayegunle killings that occurred in June 2025, when armed assailants invaded the agrarian community, killing four people and leaving several others injured.
The violent incident sparked outrage and renewed calls for improved security in rural communities across the state.
In a statement issued on Monday, February 9, 2026, Oba Ajayi announced that the suspects had been apprehended and arraigned before an Osun State Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo.
According to him, the court ordered that the four individuals be remanded at the Ilesha Correctional Centre for a period of 30 days to allow police conclude investigations.
The monarch explained that the remand order followed a formal request by the police, who told the court that investigations were still ongoing and that other suspects connected to the attack were yet to be arrested.
The order was granted by Magistrate Adekanmi Adeyeba, pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).
Oba Ajayi disclosed that the case has been adjourned to February 22, 2026, when further directions are expected after the DPP reviews the case file.
Speaking further on the incident, the traditional ruler alleged that the suspects, alongside other accomplices still at large, carried out coordinated attacks on the community on June 15, 2025.
He said the attackers stormed Ido-Ayegunle with firearms and other weapons, unleashing violence on unsuspecting residents.
The victims of the Ido-Ayegunle killings were identified as Engineer Agboola Sunday, Kingsley Nwagbana, Rasak Adegoke, and Olayinka Sodiq.
According to the monarch, the deceased were law-abiding individuals who posed no threat to anyone and were simply going about their daily activities when they were attacked.
Describing the impact of the violence, Oba Ajayi said the community was still bleeding from the loss of innocent lives, noting that the victims included fathers, youths, and hardworking individuals who should have been protected rather than killed.
“Innocent lives were taken in Ido-Ayegunle—people who deserved safety and dignity, not death. These killings brought fear, deep sorrow, and unanswered questions into my land,” the monarch said.
He stressed that the community was not interested in retaliation but was seeking justice through lawful means.
According to him, justice entails a transparent investigation, prosecution of those responsible, and concrete measures to prevent future attacks.
“We are not asking for revenge. What we want is justice—justice through proper investigation, accountability for the perpetrators, and assurance that our people can sleep without fear,” Oba Ajayi stated.
The monarch also called on security agencies, the Osun State Government, and relevant authorities at the federal level to strengthen security in rural areas.
He noted that communities like Ido-Ayegunle often face repeated threats due to limited security presence.
“The lives of rural communities matter. The lives of the people of Ido-Ayegunle matter. Justice must speak for the dead, protect the living, and restore peace to our land,” he added.
Oba Ajayi further alleged that Ido-Ayegunle had suffered repeated attacks in the past, which he attributed to lingering communal tensions with neighbouring Esa-Oke.
He insisted that the people of Ido-Ayegunle have a legitimate claim to their ancestral land and should not be subjected to violence or displacement.
“We have every right to live peacefully on our ancestral land, and we have evidence to support our claims. Our people should not be killed for insisting on their heritage,” the monarch said.
Reassuring residents, Oba Ajayi expressed confidence that peace would eventually return to the community.
He pledged to continue engaging authorities and pursuing justice until all those responsible for the Ido-Ayegunle killings are held accountable.
“By God’s grace, peace will be restored, and normal life will return. We will not relent in our call for justice until it is fully served,” he assured.
Appealing to the media and the international community, the monarch described the victims as ordinary, peaceful individuals who were attacked while trying to earn an honest living.
He explained that the deceased included a plumber, a tiler, a bricklayer, and an investor.
“One of them was a 65-year-old investor who came to establish a poultry farm here. Another was a bricklayer working on a community project I initiated. Most of those killed were workers who came simply to work,” Oba Ajayi said.
He concluded by urging authorities to ensure that justice is not delayed, warning that prolonged inaction could deepen mistrust and insecurity in rural communities across Osun State.
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