The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into an attack on a group welcoming media personality Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat back to Ibadan, which left one person dead.
The victim, identified as 40-year-old Azeez Tajudeen, reportedly sustained a severe injury to his right eye during the attack by suspected hoodlums.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the incident was reported to the police on October 14 by Kehinde Samuel Ibikunle.
According to the report, the group was attacked shortly after leaving Molete while proceeding towards Iwo Road, where the Agidigbo office is located.
The victim was immediately rushed for medical attention and later taken to the State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan, where he was examined and confirmed dead. His remains have been deposited at the hospital morgue.
The Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, has directed the transfer of the case to the Command Monitoring Unit for a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The command said the investigation was aimed at identifying and apprehending those responsible for the attack and ensuring that they are brought to justice.
Meanwhile, the police have urged political aspirants, party leaders and event organisers to notify the command at least 48 hours before any planned procession or public gathering to enable adequate security arrangements.
The command said prior security coordination was necessary to prevent breaches of public peace and protect participants and other members of the public.
It also appealed to anyone with credible information that could assist the investigation to come forward and cooperate with the police.
Members of the public can contact the Oyo State Call Response Centre on the toll-free line 615 or reach the Police Command Control Room on 08081768614 and 07055495413.
