Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as suspected thugs attack Osun State Governor Adeleke's convoy

The incident, which involved an exchange of gunfire with the governor’s security personnel, lasted approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Governor Adeleke had just left the palace after presenting his Certificate of Return to the monarch. An eyewitness reported that the governor was already in his bus when the shooting began, with the attackers arriving in an unregistered Sienna space bus.

Another trader suggested the assailants might have anticipated Adeleke's visit. The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, confirmed the attack, stating that the governor's security successfully repelled the attackers and no casualties were recorded. The incident caused panic among traders and residents, with sporadic gunshots reportedly continuing in the area after the initial confrontation.