The petition, dated June 23, 2026, was submitted through the family’s solicitors, Law Corridor, following the incident that occurred on June 21 in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area.
The petition identified Kareem Saheed, popularly known as “Tanfeani”, as the principal suspect. Others named are Ganiyu Habeeb Olaide, Alani Odedowo, Yekini Ismaila, also known as “Ayan”, Afeez Abass, alias “SS”, Adejumo Habeeb, alias “Jama”, Afeez Yekini, alias “Feleru”, and Oyeladun Muideen, also known as “Akilapa Okinin”.
The teenager reportedly died after being struck by a stray bullet when armed men allegedly opened fire near the Irepodun Local Government Secretariat in Ilobu.
Eyewitnesses had alleged that the attackers advanced towards a palm wine joint opposite the council secretariat and opened fire after spotting a man wearing a cap bearing the colours of a political party.
The deceased, whose mother reportedly owns the palm wine joint, was said not to have been the intended target.
According to the petition, the family, eyewitnesses and other members of the community identified the named suspects as individuals who allegedly participated in the attack.
> “Our clients have informed us that following the incident, they, other eyewitnesses and members of the community identified the above-named persons as individuals alleged to have participated in the attack which resulted in the death of the deceased,” the petition stated.
The solicitors said the family had also provided photographs of the suspects and other materials to assist police investigations.
They urged the Inspector-General of Police to ensure a comprehensive, impartial and professional investigation and prosecute anyone found culpable.
The lawyers described the killing as devastating for the family and the wider Osun community, warning that delays in arresting the suspects could jeopardise evidence and expose witnesses to intimidation.
The Osun State Police Command had earlier confirmed that the teenager died after being hit by a bullet during the shooting, while another victim sustained injuries and was taken to hospital.
Police also said the alleged leader of the attackers and other suspects remain at large, with efforts ongoing to apprehend them.
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