Residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, were thrown into panic on Tuesday after unidentified gunmen reportedly fired sporadic gunshots in parts of the city. Eyewitnesses said the sound of gunfire sent traders, motorists, and passersby scampering for safety to avoid being caught in the violence.
As of the time of filing this report, the motive behind the shooting remained unclear. There was also no official confirmation of casualties, injuries, or arrests linked to the incident. The development has heightened concerns over security in the state capital, coming amid recent reports of violent incidents in Osogbo and surrounding communities.
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When contacted, the Osun State Police Command confirmed awareness of the incident and said operatives had been deployed to gather facts. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the command could not immediately establish whether the shooting was politically motivated.
“We are aware that there was shooting in some parts of the state, but whether it is branded with whatever party, that is what I don’t know because we have not seen any traces to that. Our control men are out now to gather some facts,” he said.
The command assured residents of its commitment to restoring order and urged the public to remain calm while providing timely information that could aid investigation.
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