..Police launch investigation
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo
The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Ashimiyu Ajibola, has reportedly escaped an assassination attempt by suspected gunmen.
It was gathered that the assailants attacked the party chairman at about 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday along the MDS area of Osogbo, the state capital.
Sources said Ajibola sustained gunshot injuries during the attack but escaped being killed. He was subsequently rushed to a hospital by police operatives for medical attention.
Confirming the incident, the Osun State Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed that the victim was attacked by two armed men riding on a motorcycle a few minutes before midnight.
The statement read in part: “The incident occurred on June 3, 2026, at about 11:50 p.m. along the MDS area of Osogbo when two armed men riding on a motorcycle reportedly attacked the victim in an apparent attempted murder.
“Upon receiving the distress report, the police immediately mobilised tactical and conventional teams to the scene.
“A team of police officers swiftly evacuated the victim to a medical facility where he is currently receiving treatment. Medical personnel have confirmed that Hon. Ajibola is in a stable condition and responding positively to treatment.
“Simultaneously, other operational teams launched an aggressive pursuit of the fleeing suspects in an effort to apprehend them and bring them to justice. Preliminary investigation at the scene led to the recovery of exhibits, which are currently being subjected to forensic analysis.”
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Gotan, condemned the attack and ordered a high-powered investigation into the incident.
According to the statement, the police commissioner vowed to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack, identify those responsible and ensure their prompt arrest and prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Osun State Government, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Kolapo Alimi, urged the police not to leave any stone unturned in efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the attack.
