Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the killings, shootings and violence that occurred at Naira and Kobo Junction and the Motor Park/Garage Area in Ikire on August 24, 2026.

Magistrate Ayokunle Shiyanbola has been appointed Chairman of the Coroner Inquest/Panel, with Mr. Abiodun Badiora serving as Secretary. Other members include AIG (Dr.) Aderanti C. Kayode, mni (Rtd), Mr. Dele Akintayo, a representative of the Nigerian Bar Association, Comrade Wale Balogun representing Civil Society Organisations, a community representative from Ikire, and Dr. Babatunde Afolabi as the Medical/Forensic Representative.

The panel is mandated to determine the circumstances leading to the shootings and killings, examine the role of security operatives, establish whether live ammunition or other weapons were used, and determine whether their use complied with the law, rules of engagement and human rights standards.

The inquiry also has the power to summon witnesses, demand relevant police and medical records, inspect the scene and other relevant locations, and receive oral and documentary evidence. It may recommend prosecution, disciplinary actions, compensation for victims and institutional reforms to prevent a recurrence.

The panel is expected to commence sitting within seven days of its inauguration and submit its final report within 30 days of its first sitting.

Governor Adeleke assured the people of Ikire, the families of the deceased and injured victims, and the general public that the investigation would be thorough, fair and transparent, stressing that no person found culpable would be shielded from justice, regardless of status, office, political connection or institutional affiliation.