Tension gripped the city of Ilesa on Tuesday night following the gruesome killing of a prominent National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) figure, Ademoroti Adeboye, popularly known as Germani. The attack, which occurred around the Bolorunduro/Olomilagbala axis, has sparked fear and outrage among residents and union members in Ilesa East Local Government Area.
According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the assailants arrived at the victim’s residence around 10 p.m. in a Toyota Corolla sedan.
Germani, who was reportedly preparing to retire for the night, was dragged out of his home before the attackers opened fire on him. When the gunshots appeared ineffective, the attackers allegedly switched tactics, striking him in the head with a heavy object. Witnesses claimed his skull was fractured before he was eventually butchered and left dead at the scene.
While the motive for the attack remains unclear, several residents who spoke under anonymity alleged that a notorious figure, Solomon Adefioye, popularly known as Solo Iwara, led the operation. The residents described him as a feared suspect with a reputation for violence. They claimed he has been linked to politically motivated killings in Osun State—allegations that have not been officially confirmed by authorities.
One resident described the attackers as “men on a mission,” adding:
“They went straight to his door—no shouting, no confusion. They dragged him out and kept shooting. When the bullets seemed not to work, they used something heavy on his head. It was horrifying.”
Another resident said they heard the victim shout “Solo Iwara” during the struggle.
“It was the dead of night. Everyone knows how dangerous that name is. Nobody dared step out,” the resident added, noting widespread fear of reprisals.
Some residents believe the killing may be connected to previous politically charged attacks in the area. One community member said:
“The pattern is similar to political assassinations we’ve seen. Germani was a strong APC member with influence in the NURTW. There were several attempts on his life after the 2022 and 2023 elections, and he even left Ilesa for a while out of fear.”
He further alleged that certain individuals suspected of involvement in earlier election-period killings “operate with protection from powerful sponsors,” though these claims remain unverified.
Following the attack, residents are calling on security agencies at both local and state levels to launch a thorough investigation.
A youth who visited the scene expressed fear over the brazenness of the killers:
“If attackers can enter a man’s home at 10 p.m., drag him out, shoot him, and still finish him off, then nobody is safe.”
Another resident appealed directly to law enforcement:
“We beg the police to save us. Solo Iwara was reportedly declared wanted before, left town, and later returned boasting that no one could touch him. Germani’s murder shows Ilesa won’t be safe until justice is done.”
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