Oyo Police Begin Investigation Into Fatal Attack On Oriyomi Hamzat’s Welcome Party, Confirm 40-Year-Old Man Dead
The Oyo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a fatal attack on a group of people welcoming popular broadcaster Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat back to Ibadan, which resulted in the death of a 40-year-old man.
The command disclosed this in a press release issued on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade.
According to the statement, a report was lodged at a police station on October 14 by Samuel Ibikunle, stating that the group was attacked by suspected hoodlums shortly after leaving Molete while heading towards Iwo Road, where the Agidigbo office is located.
The statement identified the deceased as Azeez Tajudeen, a native of Oke Amu in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State.
It stated that Tajudeen sustained a severe injury to his right eye during the attack and was immediately rushed for medical attention before being taken to the State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan.
He was subsequently examined and confirmed dead, while his remains were deposited at the hospital morgue.
Following the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, directed that the case be transferred to the Command Monitoring Unit for a thorough and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack.
The police said the investigation was aimed at ensuring that those responsible for the incident were identified and brought to justice.
The command also emphasised the need for proper security coordination ahead of public gatherings and processions, urging political aspirants, party leaders and event organisers to notify the police at least 48 hours before any planned gathering or procession.
According to the command, the notice would enable the police to make adequate security arrangements, prevent breaches of public peace and protect participants and other members of the public.
The police further appealed to anyone with credible information that could assist the investigation to come forward and cooperate with investigators.
Members of the public can contact the Oyo State Call Response Centre on the toll-free number 615 or reach the Oyo State Police Command Control Room on 08081768614 and 07055495413.
Oyo Police Begin Investigation Into Fatal Attack On Oriyomi Hamzat’s Welcome Party, Confirm 40-Year-Old Man Dead
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Oct 15, 2026