Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State,
Asimiyu Ajibola, has been hospitalised at the University of Osun Teaching Hospital after sustaining gunshot injuries in an attack by suspected gunmen in Osogbo on Wednesday night.
The Osun State Police Command said it has launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident, which it described as a suspected attempted assassination.
In a statement on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the attack occurred at about 11:50pm in the MDS area of Osogbo when two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on Ajibola.
“Upon receiving the distress report, the police immediately mobilised tactical and conventional teams to the scene,” the statement said.
“A team of police officers swiftly evacuated the victim to a medical facility where he is currently receiving treatment.
“Medical personnel have confirmed that Hon. Ajibola is in a stable condition and responding positively to treatment.”
The police added that operatives have begun a manhunt for the fleeing suspects, with efforts underway to ensure their arrest and prosecution.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations at the scene led to the recovery of exhibits now undergoing forensic analysis.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Gotan, condemned the attack and ordered a high-level investigation into the incident.
“He has directed all relevant investigative units to deploy every available resource to unravel the circumstances surrounding the attack, identify those responsible, and ensure their prompt arrest and prosecution,” Ojelabi said.
The command urged residents to remain calm and provide credible information that could assist ongoing investigations, assuring that “no stone would be left unturned.”
The attack comes amid rising security concerns in the South-West. On Wednesday, gunmen abducted Olaide John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her twin sons in Ibadan, Oyo State. On Tuesday, suspected gunmen also attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service passport office in Ogbomoso, carting away a rifle and ammunition.
Boluwatife Enome
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