Man killed in Osogbo after clash with Davido's security

A 60-year-old man was shot dead in Osogbo, Osun State, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following a violent confrontation near the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo. The incident occurred shortly after Governor Ademola Adeleke, accompanied by his nephew and music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, had visited the monarch to present his certificate of return after winning the August 15 governorship election.

According to the Osun State Police Command, the violence began when a suspected cult member attempted to approach Davido as the governor's convoy prepared to leave the palace. The suspect was identified as Adebayo Taoreed, also known as "Small Rugged," described by police as an ex-convict and a suspected notorious thug affiliated with the Eiye Confraternity. His attempt was resisted by members of Davido's security team.

The police spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that this initial confrontation attracted other suspected gang members in the vicinity. These individuals temporarily blocked the palace entrance and obstructed the movement of the governor's convoy, leading to an exchange of gunfire with security personnel. The shooting reportedly lasted for several...