‘I Killed 32 People In Ibadan’ – Suspected Political Thug Declares Support For Tinubu As Police Launch Probe

A shocking video obtained by SaharaReporters has surfaced online showing a man identified simply as Shawarma, a suspected political thug, openly confessing to the killing of 32 people in Ibadan, Oyo State, while declaring unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.

In the disturbing footage, Shawarma, who appeared in the company of other individuals believed to be political loyalists, made the claims during what seemed like a political gathering of staunch supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

When asked by one of the supporters how many people he had killed in Ibadan, Shawarma responded without hesitation, alleging that he acted in self-defence during violent confrontations.

“When they wanted to kill me and they tried to suppress me in Ibadan, I reacted and killed 32 people. Nigerian Police saw me, they told me to go home. They all hailed me and said I tried. Nigerian soldiers saw me; they also said I tried, that those people wanted to kill me,” he said.

In the same breath, Shawarma declared loyalty to President Tinubu, saying, “Asiwaju 2027, he is our oga.”

The video has since stirred widespread concern over rising political violence and the alleged complicity or inaction of security agencies, as the suspect claimed he was neither arrested nor prosecuted despite allegedly committing multiple murders.

Reacting to the viral footage, the Oyo State Police Command denied any knowledge of the suspect and distanced itself from the claims made in the video.

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In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the Command said it had no record of any individual identified as Shawama being arrested or processed by its operatives.

“The Oyo State Police Command has obtained a video in which an individual identified as Shawama, in the company of others, claims to have killed 32 people. The Command wishes to categorically state that there is no record of such an individual having been arrested by our operatives at any point,” the statement read.

The Command, however, confirmed that it had commenced a full-scale investigation into the claims contained in the video, emphasizing its commitment to uncovering the truth.

“However, as a responsible and responsive agency, the Command has launched a thorough investigation into the allegations and the confessional statements contained in the video,” Olayinka said.

“The investigation is being conducted leveraging advanced technology, including digital forensics and digital footprint analysis, to ensure a robust and credible outcome.”

The police further called on members of the public to assist in tracking down the suspect and any accomplices.

“The Command further appeals to members of the public with information that can lead to the identification and arrest of Shawama or his accomplices to come forward and assist law enforcement in bringing them to justice,” it said.

“The Command assures the public that updates on the progress and outcome of the investigation will be shared in due course.”

The development has once again brought to the fore concerns about political thuggery, violence, and the culture of impunity often associated with election cycles in Nigeria, particularly as early alignments and mobilisations for the 2027 general elections begin to take shape. (SaharaReporters)