Osun Accord Party Chairman shot by gunmen

Author: Shina AbubakarPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & LawPolitics

Osun Accord Party Chairman shot by gunmen

The chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government Area, Ashimiyu Ajibola, was attacked by two armed men on a motorcycle around 11:50 p.m. on June 3, 2026. He sustained gunshot injuries but is in stable condition and receiving treatment. Police have launched an investigation and recovered forensic evidence. The Commissioner of Police condemned the attack and ordered a thorough inquiry.

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