The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Asimiyu Ajibola, is receiving treatment at the University of Osun Teaching Hospital after he was attacked by gunmen in Osogbo on Wednesday night.
The Osun State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, who disclosed that a full-scale investigation has been launched into the shooting.
According to the police, the attack occurred at about 11:50 p.m. in the MDS area of Osogbo when two armed men riding on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire on Ajibola in what authorities suspect was an assassination attempt.
Following a distress call, police tactical and conventional teams were immediately deployed to the scene.
“Upon receiving the distress report, the police immediately mobilised tactical and conventional teams to the scene. A team of police officers swiftly evacuated the victim to a medical facility where he is currently receiving treatment,” Ojelabi stated.
The police spokesperson added that medical personnel attending to Ajibola confirmed that he is in stable condition and responding positively to treatment.
Meanwhile, the command said an intensive manhunt has been launched to track down and arrest the assailants, who fled the scene after the attack.
Ojelabi revealed that preliminary investigations led to the recovery of exhibits from the scene, which are currently being subjected to forensic examination.
The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, condemned the attack and directed the immediate commencement of a high-level investigation.
“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,” the statement added.
The police assured residents that efforts are ongoing to bring the perpetrators to justice and maintain security across the state.
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