The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the shooting of the Accord Party Chairman, Ashimiyu Ajibola in Osogbo Local Government Area (LGA).

The Public Relations Officer of the command, Abiodun Ojelabi, informed our correspondent on Thursday that the shooting incident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at about 11:50pm along the MDS area of Osogbo.

Explaining how the attack happened, Ojelabi said two armed men riding on a motorcycle reportedly attacked the victim in an apparent attempted murder.

“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. Medical personnel have confirmed that Hon. Ajibola is in a stable condition and responding positively to treatment.

‎Simultaneously, other operational teams launched an aggressive pursuit of the fleeing suspects in an effort to apprehend them and bring them to justice. Preliminary investigation at the scene led to the recovery of exhibits which are currently being subjected to forensic analysis,” he said.

‎The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, Ibrahim Gotan, condemned the act and ordered a high-powered 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 prompt arrest and prosecution.

‎The Command wishes to assure members of the public that no stone will be left unturned in the ongoing investigation. Citizens are urged to remain calm, law-abiding, and provide credible information that may assist the police in tracking down the perpetrators,” the PPRO said.

‎Also reacting, Osun State Government, said the gunmen attacked Ajibola, also known as Baba Isila and his friends.

“Though the Chairman narrowly escaped being killed during the attack, he is currently on the danger list, receiving treatment at the Uniosun Teaching hospital, Osogbo,” Kolapo Alimi, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment in the state said in a statement on Thursday.

Alimi urged the police not to leave any stone unturned in unearthing the masterminds of the dastardly act.

According to him, “It is an unfortunate incident which should not be allowed to go uninvestigated. The culprits must be brought to book.

“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 colorations.” (Guardian)