Panic grips Osogbo as unidentified gunmen fire shots in city

Residents of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, experienced panic on Tuesday as unidentified gunmen discharged sporadic gunshots in several areas of the city. Eyewitness accounts describe the sounds of gunfire causing people to flee for safety, including traders, motorists, and passersby.

As of the time of reporting, the motive for the shooting remains unknown. Authorities have not yet confirmed any casualties, injuries, or arrests related to the incident. This event has heightened concerns about security and potential political violence in the state, especially following recent reports of similar incidents in Osogbo and its surrounding communities.

The Osun State Police Command has confirmed its awareness of the shooting and has deployed operatives to the affected areas to gather facts. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, stated that the command is working to determine if the shooting has any political affiliations, but currently, no such links have been established. "Our control men are out now to gather some facts," he said.

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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.