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Osun police launch probe after gunmen shoot Accord chair

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  • Osun State police are investigating an attack on the Accord chairman for Osogbo Local Government Area, Asimiyu Ajibola, who was shot by unknown assailants.
  • The incident occurred late Wednesday night, and police have launched a manhunt for the two suspects who fled on a motorcycle.
  • Ajibola is in stable condition at a hospital, and authorities have assured the public of a thorough investigation to apprehend the perpetrators.

The Osun State police command has launched a comprehensive investigation into the attempted murder of Asimiyu Ajibola, the Accord chairman for Osogbo Local Government Area. Ajibola was critically injured after being shot by two armed men on a motorcycle.

A team of police officers swiftly evacuated the victim to a medical facility where he is currently receiving treatment.

— Abiodun OjelabiPolice spokesperson, detailing the immediate response to the attack on the Accord chairman.

The attack occurred on Wednesday around 9:50 p.m. in the MDS Area of Osogbo. Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi stated that tactical and conventional teams were immediately dispatched to the scene upon receiving a distress report. Officers quickly transported the victim to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.

Simultaneously, operational teams initiated an aggressive pursuit of the fleeing suspects. Preliminary investigations at the scene led to the recovery of exhibits that are now undergoing forensic analysis. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, has ordered a high-powered inquiry, directing all relevant investigative units to utilize all available resources to uncover the circumstances of the attack, identify those responsible, and ensure their swift arrest and prosecution.

Medical personnel have confirmed that Hon Ajibola is in a stable condition and responding positively to treatment.

— Abiodun OjelabiPolice spokesperson, providing an update on the victim's health status.

The Osun State Government, through Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment Kolapo Alimi, condemned the incident, noting Ajibola's critical condition. A witness reported that the assailants chased and fired multiple shots at the vehicle carrying Ajibola as they were returning from the MDS Area. The victims managed to escape to a nearby police station for safety before the gunmen retreated.

Simultaneously, other operational teams launched an aggressive pursuit of the fleeing suspects in an effort to apprehend them and bring them to justice.

— Abiodun OjelabiPolice spokesperson, describing the efforts to capture the assailants.

Alimi urged the police to leave no stone unturned in finding the masterminds and perpetrators of this act, emphasizing that such incidents should not go uninvestigated and the culprits must be brought to justice. The police command assured the public of a thorough investigation and urged citizens to provide any credible information that could assist in tracking down the attackers.

The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, had ordered a high-powered investigation into the incident.

— Abiodun OjelabiPolice spokesperson, announcing the CP's directive for a thorough investigation.
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