Osun 2026: Police declares 'Emir', ex-convicts wanted over political violence

In the bid to forestall political violence ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, the state’s police command has declared Dauda Olamilekan, popularly known as Emir, wanted alongside four others. The command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi yesterday, said those declared wanted are individuals who were responsible for killing, maiming and assaulting residents of the state. Olamilekan said: “The command wants to declare the suspect, namely Dauda Olamilekan alias Emir, one Taoreed alias Small Rugged, Adetunji Kamoru Olatunde, Saka Afees (Terror) and Adeyemi Saheed wanted for various offences. “After conducting in-depth intelligence-led investigation, the command identified these arrowheads who are behind the increasing spate of the political violence and thuggery activities. “Members of the media and the larger community are urged to use all available means to inform these identified arrowheads to report to the Osun State Police Command.