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Osogbo gunfire: Davido says incident had nothing to do with Adeleke

From The Punch · () English

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  • Afrobeats star Davido clarified that a recent attack outside a palace in Osogbo was unrelated to him or his uncle, the state governor.
  • The incident involved suspected hoodlums attacking the governor's convoy after a visit to a monarch, with security forces repelling the assailants.
  • The clarification came on the same day the governor received his re-election certificate, amidst reports of a 12-15 minute exchange of gunfire.

Afrobeats star Davido has stated that a recent attack outside the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo had no connection to him or his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The singer addressed the incident on his official X account, clarifying that the confrontation was a fight that occurred outside the palace and did not involve them.

Gunfire was reportedly exchanged between suspected hoodlums and the governor's security personnel for 12 to 15 minutes following an attack on the governor's convoy. An eyewitness described the assailants fleeing the scene, causing panic among local traders and residents.

It was a fight outside the palace that had nothing to do with us! The pple love excellency!

— DavidoDavido's clarification on his official X account regarding the attack outside the Ataoja of Osogbo's palace.

The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, confirmed the attack, stating that the governor's security detail repelled the hoodlums. He assured that there were no casualties. The incident occurred on the same day Governor Adeleke received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission after his re-election.

They are hoodlums, and the governor’s security repelled them. They attacked the governor’s convoy at Ataoja’s palace. No casualty.

— Kolapo AlimiOsun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment confirming the attack.
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