One Dead as Hoodlums Ambush Oriyomi Hamzat Welcome Party in Ibadan Molete Attack
Ibadan, Nigeria—October 14, 2026—The Oyo State Police Command has opened a full investigation into a fatal attack on a group of supporters who were welcoming Accord Party governorship candidate Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat back to Ibadan, an incident that left one man dead.
According to a press release issued by the Command, the group came under attack by suspected hoodlums shortly after leaving Molete while heading towards Iwo Road, where the Agidigbo FM office is located. The report was lodged at a police station on 14 October 2026 by Kehinde Samuel Ibikunle.
Victim Confirmed Dead
During the attack, 40-year-old Azeez Tajudeen, a native of Oke Amu in Otesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, sustained a severe injury to his right eye.
He was rushed for medical attention and later taken to the State Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan, where he was confirmed dead. His remains have been deposited at the hospital morgue.
Commissioner of Police Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga directed that the case be transferred to the Command Monitoring Unit for a thorough and discreet investigation to identify and bring those responsible to justice.
Call for Security Coordination
While the probe continues, the police reiterated the need for prior security coordination for public gatherings and processions.
All political aspirants, party leaders, and event organizers have been urged to formally notify the Command at least 48 hours before any planned procession or gathering.
This, the police said, will allow adequate security arrangements, prevent breaches of public peace, and protect participants and the wider public.
Members of the public with credible information that could assist the investigation have been asked to come forward and cooperate with the police.
The Command provided the following contact lines: Oyo State Call Response Centre Toll-Free Line – 615; Control Room – 08081768614 and 07055495413.
Wider Context
The procession was organized to welcome Hamzat, a popular radio presenter and chairman/CEO of Agidigbo 88.7 FM, who had returned from the United Kingdom.
Earlier reports indicated that supporters were pelted with stones in the Molete area, with some injuries and vehicle vandalism recorded before the fatal incident.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has also called for a thorough investigation into the attack.
The Oyo State Police Command continues to urge calm and cooperation as investigations proceed.
This report is based on the official press release issued by the Oyo State Police Command on 14 October 2026 and related contemporary accounts.
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