The Nigeria Police Force in Osun State has arrested three suspects over an alleged assassination attempt on the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign, Oluwole Oke.

The arrests followed an incident that occurred on Tuesday in Ipetu-Ijesa, located in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State.

Addressing journalists at the command headquarters on Thursday, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, represented by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to tackle cultism, political violence and other criminal activities across the state.

The suspects were identified as 24-year-old Olamilekan Oriyomi, 44-year-old Ayotunde Ikupolati Ojo and 31-year-old Fakinleye Femi. Police said investigations are ongoing and that anyone found culpable will be prosecuted.

According to the police, the incident occurred on June 30, 2026, when Oke and other APC members paid a courtesy visit to the Ajalaye of Ipetu-Ijesa, Oba Agunbiade Oke, before proceeding to a meeting with party supporters.

The command alleged that shortly after the meeting, suspected political thugs and members of the Eiye Confraternity blocked Oke’s convoy. During the confrontation, Oriyomi allegedly produced a Beretta pistol loaded with four rounds of live ammunition and was about to aim it at Oke before the Divisional Police Officer intervened and disarmed him.

Police officers at the scene immediately arrested the suspect and recovered the firearm and ammunition, while other suspects fled.

The command said intelligence-led operations by its Violent Crime Response Unit later led to the arrest of Ayotunde Ikupolati Ojo and Fakinleye Femi on July 1 in Ipetu-Ijesa.

Police further alleged that Oriyomi confessed during interrogation that he obtained the firearm from one Busuyi Akinwole Ikupolati, also known as Omo-Akin, who is currently at large. His statement also reportedly implicated other individuals who are now under investigation.

The police said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and assured that everyone connected to the alleged crime would be brought to justice.

The Commissioner also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security before, during and after the forthcoming elections, urging residents to remain law-abiding and continue providing credible information to security agencies.