Osun 2026: Accord Party Chairman Shot In Osogbo
The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Asimiyu Ajibola, popularly known as Baba Isila, is reportedly battling for his life after suspected gunmen opened fire on him and his associates in a late-night attack in Osogbo.
The attack, it was gathered, occurred at about 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday around the Community Bank axis of the MDS area in Osogbo.
The development threw residents into panic as heavily armed assailants reportedly fired several shots at Ajibola’s vehicle.
The gunmen, according to reports, repeatedly shot at a blue Toyota Corolla carrying Ajibola and his friends, riddling the vehicle with bullets in what witnesses described as a coordinated operation.
The Accord Party chieftain was said to have sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the University of Osun Teaching Hospital (UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital), Osogbo, where he remains on the danger list and is receiving treatment.
One of the occupants of the vehicle who narrated how the attack unfolded said, “We were coming from the MDS area, Osogbo, last night at about 9:50 pm, and all of a sudden, the gun-wielding men chased and released a volley of bullets on all of us in the car.
“However, we managed to escape to the Dugbe Divisional Police Headquarters in Osogbo, where we ran for protection before the assailants retreated and ran away.”
“We equally reported the matter to the police. After reporting the matter, we rushed the seriously wounded Hon. Asimiyu Ajibola to Uniosun Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, where he is currently receiving medical attention,” the victim added.
Reacting to the incident, the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, condemned the attack and called on security agencies to ensure those responsible are identified and prosecuted.
Describing the shooting as unfortunate, Alimi urged the police to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident.
“It is an unfortunate incident which should not be allowed to go uninvestigated. The culprits must be brought to book,” Alimi said.
“We are therefore calling on the police to carry out their investigation, professionally, without fear or favour in unearthing the masterminds of the attack, which, from all available indices, has elements of political colourations,” Alimi added.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
