Governor Adeleke's convoy attacked in Osogbo

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State was targeted in an armed attack on his convoy on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, shortly after he visited the palace of the traditional ruler of Osogbo. The incident, which triggered a fierce exchange of gunfire between the governor's security details and the assailants, occurred in the afternoon in the city of Osogbo.

The attack unfolded after Governor Adeleke received his official Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, confirming his reelection. He then traveled to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, in a motorcade of approximately 20 vehicles. According to eyewitness accounts, the governor arrived around 3:15 p.m. and was received by the monarch, to whom he presented his certificate.

Trouble began as the meeting concluded. Eyewitnesses reported that the governor had already left the palace hall and was boarding his vehicle when heavy gunshots erupted. The attackers arrived in an unregistered Toyota Sienna vehicle through the Ita Olokan area of the city. The ensuing gun battle between the assailants and the governor's security personnel lasted for an estimated 12 to 15...