The head of the Osun State Park Management System, Wakeel Nurudeen, widely known as Alowonle, was arrested on Monday night by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Osun State Police Command. Reports indicate that Alowonle was apprehended under serious allegations, including being found in possession of police-issued arms and ammunition. His arrest is further linked to the suspected involvement in the killing of one Oyewale in 2022, as well as the assault of several residents within the state.

According to a trusted security source, Alowonle was detained in the Ring Road area of Osogbo after allegedly attempting to attack a resident who had previously filed a petition against him. Reports suggest that Alowonle and his associates arrived at the location in a Previa bus, which bore the registration number RBC 275XK. However, a distress call was made, alerting the police to their presence and preventing further violence. This prompted law enforcement to act swiftly, leading to the eventual arrest of Alowonle and his associates.

The source continued, revealing that after police reinforcements arrived, Alowonle was rearrested in the Susi area of Oke-Baale, Osogbo, along with eight other individuals. They were all taken into custody at the Osun State Command. During the arrest, authorities reportedly discovered a Barrett pistol, six rounds of 9mm live ammunition, and one expended shell inside Alowonle’s private Toyota Highlander jeep, which was unregistered.

When Alowonle allegedly attempted to flee from custody, he was shot by the police in an effort to prevent his escape. Authorities also seized several other vehicles, including a Hummer bus with registration number AWK 480YD, an unregistered Nissan Almera, and a Toyota Sienna with registration number GNN 595XD.

After the arrest, Alowonle was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the attempted escape. As of now, the Osun Police Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, has not responded to inquiries regarding the arrest, as she did not answer calls or respond to text messages.

This incident has stirred significant attention, raising questions about the safety of residents in Osun State and the extent of the alleged criminal activities involving Alowonle and his associates.