Osun police arrest three suspects over fatal barber shop killing in Ikire

The Osun State Police Command has taken three suspects into custody in connection with the killing of Seun Ajayi at a barbing salon in Ikire. DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the command's spokesperson, said in an October 15, 2026 statement that the suspects allegedly assaulted and macheted Ajayi while he was getting a haircut at a salon in the Oja-Ale area of the community. The suspects were identified as Nurudeen Ademakinwa, also known as Igboya Aye-nuru, 30; Agboluaje Usman, male, 23; and Awoniran Toheeb, male, 20. Authorities recovered one axe, two double-edged knives and three Android phones from them. Ojelabi said that on October 3, 2026, at about 1930hrs, a complainant reported to police at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Ikire, that on the same day at about 1800hrs, he and his friend were having their hair cut at a barbing salon in Oja-Ale when some hoodlums led by Nurudeen Ademakiwa, also known as Igboya Aye-nuru, and others armed with dangerous weapons attacked them. The assailants macheted Seun Ajayi to death, while the complainant managed to escape, according to the police. The statement said that on 5/9/2026, through an intelligence-led operation, Nurudeen was arrested alongside two other suspects in connection with Ajayi's death, and one axe, two double-edged knives and some phones were recovered. The same Nurudeen Ademakinwa was also accused of sending threatening voice messages to some residents of Wasimi, warning them to leave the town for him or face the consequences. In addition, Nurudeen was allegedly involved in the killing of two passersby during an attack on policemen from the Ikire Division on 24th August, 2026. Police said all the suspects will be charged to a court of competent jurisdiction once the investigation is concluded.