Accord Chairman shot, hospitalized as police launch investigation
By Ismail Azeez
Suspected gunmen on Wednesday night shot the Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government, Hon. Asimiyu Ajibola (popularly known as Baba Isila), and his friends.
The incident reportedly occurred around the Osogbo Community Bank axis of MDS at about 9:50 pm.
Ajibola, alongside his friends, was attacked and shot while inside a blue Toyota Corolla. They narrowly escaped death and are currently receiving medical treatment at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, urged the police to leave no stone unturned in unearthing the masterminds of the dastardly act.
Alimi said, “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 favor, to unearth the masterminds of the attack, which from all available indices has elements of political coloration.”
Meanwhile, the Osun State Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the shooting incident.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the incident occurred on June 3, 2026, at about 11:50 pm along the MDS area of Osogbo when two armed men riding a motorcycle attacked the victim in an apparent attempted murder. Upon receiving the distress report, the police immediately mobilized 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.”
“The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, CP Ibrahim Gotan, utterly condemned this act and has 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 their 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,” Ojelabi said.