Police say Davido was target of attack on Osun governor’s convoy

Gunfire erupted near the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during a visit by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, resulting in the death of a 60-year-old man. Police have stated that Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and the governor's nephew, was the intended target of the attack, a claim the singer has publicly disputed.

According to Osun State Police Public Relations Officer Abiodun Ojelabi, a preliminary investigation indicates that members of the Eye Confraternity were pursuing Davido. The incident began when a suspected gang member, Adebayo Taoreed (also known as Small Rugged), allegedly attempted to gain access to the singer but was repelled by his security team. This confrontation reportedly drew other suspects to the area, who temporarily blocked the palace entrance and obstructed the governor's convoy, leading to an exchange of gunfire that lasted approximately 12 to 15 minutes.

During the shootout, a bystander, Tajudeen Yusuf, was fatally shot. Police reports state that after the confrontation, the fleeing suspects shot Yusuf again in the Itaolokan area of Osogbo. He was found by police and rushed to the University...