Police restore calm after NURTW factions clash in Osun

Normalcy has been restored in Osogbo, Osun State, following violent clashes between rival factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The Osun State Police Command intervened to quell the unrest that disrupted public peace and commercial activities in parts of the state capital.

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The Osun State Police Command has express deep concern over the unfortunate incident that occurred today 20th July, 2026; following a protest by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in Osun State that their vehicles were not allowed into the garage by the dominant faction which reportedly escalated into clashes involving another faction of the union in Osogbo.

The violence reportedly stemmed from a protest by one NURTW faction, which claimed its members were denied access to a motor park by the dominant faction. This protest escalated into clashes, drawing the immediate attention of law enforcement.

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Immediately the Police Command received the distress call about the incident that leads to disruption of public peace and normal commercial activities, the Police swiftly swung into action and use minimal force to disperse the protester as to restore normalcy.

The police command confirmed their swift response to distress calls, utilizing minimal force to disperse the protesters and restore order. To prevent further breakdown of law and order, officers have been deployed to various motor parks across the state.

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The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.

Authorities have urged the leaders and members of the involved factions to cease hostilities and pursue peaceful dialogue to resolve their grievances. The police are conducting a thorough investigation, and individuals found culpable will face prosecution. Residents have been advised to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information, while also being cautioned against spreading unverified information that could incite panic.

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The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly.