Protest hit Osogbo over killing of 14-year-old boy

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From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
A coalition of civil society and student organizations, on Monday, staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo, Osun State, condemning the killing of 14-year-old Ezekiel Olapade.
The protesters, under the umbrella of Osun Youth and Students’ Coalition Network (OYSCN) and including groups such as NANS and NACES, said they were opposed to the increasing wave of political violence and killings in the state. They also issued a vote of confidence in the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan.
The coalition expressed concern that the political tension ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election is escalating, warning th...