Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff Gbajabiamila Visits Family Of Slain Suspected Cultist In Lagos
Chief of Staff to the President and Surulere Apex Political Leader, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Surulere APC/Community Leader, Alhaji Adeyinka Adedipe (a.k.a. Agali), in Lagos.
While the police have not provided further details, reports circulating on social media platforms alleged that the deceased was a prominent figure within the Buccaneers confraternity in the Surulere axis.
Gbajabiamila, during the visit on Sunday April 19, 2026, expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident.
He described the late Adeyinka as a long-time ally who contributed significantly to the development of the Surulere community, particularly in the Bank Olemoh – Shitta Area.
He called for peace and calmness as the security agencies investigate the circumstances surrounding Alhaji Adeyinka’s killing, with a view to identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators of this evil act.
The Chief of Staff to the President prayed for the departed soul and asked that the family and the people of Surulere be granted by God the strength to bear this significant loss.
The Lagos State Police have begun an investigation into the shooting of Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as “Agali,” which occurred on April 11, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m. on National Stadium Bridge, inward Iponri.
In a late-night post on its official X page, the Lagos State Police Command stated that investigations had commenced following the reported shooting.
The post read: “The Command is aware of the shooting incident involving Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as ‘Agali,’ which occurred on April 11, 2026, at about 11:30 p.m. on National Stadium Bridge inward Iponri. The victim was rushed to Mainland General Hospital, Yaba, where he was confirmed dead.
“Investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Earlier on Saturday, a Vanguard correspondent witnessed a white car and a black car at the scene, which appeared to be surrounded by uniformed police officers, although the scene initially suggested an accident. This was at about 11:52 p.m.
Reporting the killing, an X Twitter account NAIJA CONFRA dedicated to reporting and analysing cult activities had posted on April 12 as follows:
Last night, the number 1 man of the Buccaneers (BAN) cult group, named Agali, was k**led in the Iponri area of Surulere. Agali was the biggest, most feared, and most influential figure in the Buccaneers cult in Surulere. He was described as nice, friendly, rich, very influential, rugged, and also feared in the area. He also worked for APC politicians. (Videos on TG)
Reports indicate that Agali was said to be supporting a female candidate in the upcoming election, as opposed to a popular male incumbent candidate in Surulere, and was on the opposing APC side.
Although Buccaneers have confirmed that a particular rival cult group was used to carry out the attack, many have attributed Agali’s de@th to politics. Agali, whose axis was in the Shitta/Akere area, was reportedly sh0t while driving his car in the Iponri area.
Tension is extremely high, as Buccaneers are planning extreme cha0s against the rival group they mentioned and are also vowing vi0lence in the upcoming elections. There is heavy police presence in the area, as residents spotted over 15 police cars this morning. Stay safe.
The Command is aware of the shooting incident involving Adedipe Adeyinkan, popularly known as “Agali,” which occurred on 11th April 2026 at about 11:30pm on National Stadium Bridge inward Iponri. The victim was rushed to Mainland General Hospital, Yaba, where he was confirmed dead.
Investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.
