Gunmen riding on a motorcycle shot at Asimiyu Ajibola, chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government Area, on June 3, 2026, at about 11:50 pm along the MDS area of Osogbo near Osogbo Community Bank. Ajibola was travelling in a blue Toyota Corolla with political associates when two armed men pursued the vehicle and opened fire. A witness recounted that the attackers unleashed a volley of bullets in what appeared to be a coordinated assault. The occupants escaped unharmed and fled to Dugbe Divisional Police Headquarters in Osogbo.
Ajibola sustained injuries during the attack and was taken to University of Osun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, where medical personnel confirmed he was in stable condition and responding positively to treatment. The Osun State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on June 4, 2026, and said tactical and conventional police teams were immediately deployed to the scene. A high-powered investigation has been ordered by Commissioner of Police CP Ibrahim Gotan, mnips, with operational teams pursuing the suspects.
Forensic teams recovered exhibits from the scene for analysis. The state's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that the attack amounted to attempted murder. Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, condemned the shooting and called for a professional, impartial investigation to uncover those behind the attack. He urged the police to act without fear or favour in identifying the masterminds.
Asimiyu Ajibola survived an attack just hours after campaigning in the same area, yet the police only confirmed he was injured, not how many others were in the car or if they were hurt. The police say exhibits were recovered, but have not said what they are or if suspects are close to arrest. Alimi calls for a fearless probe, but the same security apparatus failed to prevent an armed attack in central Osogbo at night. If Ajibola's role made him a target, then every party chairman in Osun now travels with the same risk.
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