Crime
Osun Government Deposes Monarch, Declares Apetumodu Stool Vacant
Apetumodu Ipetumodu deposition confirmed as Osun State removes monarch over COVID-19 fraud conviction and declares stool vacant
The Osun State Government has formally deposed Oba Gbenga Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu with immediate effect, following his conviction in the United States over COVID-19-related fraud and subsequent imprisonment.
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The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, who said the decision followed due consultation, legal review, and approval by the State Executive Council.
According to the government, the action was taken in line with the Osun State Chiefs Law, as amended, alongside other legal frameworks governing traditional institutions in the state.
The statement noted that Oba Oloyede had been convicted in the United States over offences linked to COVID-19 fraud and is currently serving a prison sentence.
“The decision was reached after due consultation, legal consideration and approval by the State Executive Council,” the statement read.
The state government also confirmed the withdrawal of all instruments of office previously issued to the monarch, including the staff of office, effectively terminating his reign.
It further declared the stool of the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu vacant, pending the commencement of succession processes in accordance with customary and legal provisions.
“The government will, in due course, outline the process for succession in line with established customary and legal procedures,” Commissioner Kolapo Alimi stated.
Security agencies have been directed to maintain peace and order in Ipetumodu, while residents, kingmakers, and stakeholders have been urged to remain calm and law-abiding.
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Ipetumodu, the headquarters of Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, has been placed on alert following the development, which marks a significant moment in the community’s traditional leadership structure.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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