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Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums attack Gov Adeleke’s convoy

  • On Wednesday, gunmen attacked Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke's convoy at the Ataoja palace in Osogbo, with police suspecting music star David Adeleke, known as Davido, was the intended target.
  • Governor Adeleke arrived in a 20-vehicle motorcade after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, when members of the Eye Confraternity initiated the confrontation.
  • Attackers arrived in an unregistered Sienna Space Bus, engaging security in a gun duel lasting 12 to 15 minutes as Adebayo Taoreed, known as 'Small Rugged,' allegedly attempted to reach Davido.
  • While no casualties occurred within the governor's convoy, 60-year-old Tajudeen Yusuf died after being shot at Itaolokan; the Osun State Police Command has commenced a full-scale investigation.
  • Panic gripped Osogbo residents as sporadic gunfire forced several businesses to close, with the Command advising the public to remain calm while police deploy resources to apprehend those responsible.
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Naija News - Nigeria News broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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