Osun Police Declare Former NURTW Chief Wanted Over Killing of Accord Party Ally
Osun State Police Command has declared Nurudeen Alowonle, factional chairman of NURTW, wanted for the murder of Accord Party chief Olalekan Oyeyemi on 13 September at Mayfair Motor Park, Ile‑Ife.
In Brief
- •Osun State Police Command has declared Nurudeen Alowonle, factional chairman of NURTW, wanted for the murder of Accord Party chief Olalekan Oyeyemi on 13 September at Mayfair Motor Park, Ile‑Ife.
- •Six suspects, including Hammed Olalekan Dauda and Waliyu Adejare, were arrested; police say Alowonle and Ojo Adeyemi mobilised them.
- •Governor Ademola Adeleke suspended NURTW activities, ordered rival groups to vacate motor parks and signed the Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Bill 2026 into law on 5 October.
- •The bill faced a constitutional challenge from the APC but was upheld by the state government and assembly.
Why It Matters
The killing of a prominent Accord Party chief highlights the volatility of motor‑park politics in Osun State and underscores the tensions between transport unions and state authorities. The swift police response and the governor’s legislative action signal a hard‑line stance on violence and an attempt to impose regulatory order over motor‑park management, which could reshape the industry’s governance and labor relations.
Key Details
- Date of killing
- 13 September 2026
- Date of bill signing
- 5 October 2026
- Number of suspects arrested
- 6
- Police commander
- Ibrahim Zungura
- Governor
- Ademola Adeleke
- Bill name
- Integrated Transport, Traffic and Park Management System Bill 2026
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