Osun State Police Command has commenced investigation into the alleged shooting
The Osun State Police Command has commenced a review and ordered a thorough investigation into the alleged shooting and pursuit of a student and his family in Osogbo.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, following a viral video and a press statement by the National Association of Nigerian Students, Southwest Zone D.
“The attention of Osun State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video and a press statement issued by the Assistant General Secretary, National Association of Nigerian Students, Southwest Zone D, dated February 22, 2026, regarding the alleged shooting and pursuit incident in Osogbo,” the statement read.
The Command said it had commenced an immediate review of the incident reported to have occurred around Itaolokan Junction to Oke Ayepe area of Osogbo, adding that preliminary findings were being gathered.
“The Police Command wish to inform the public that the Command has commenced an immediate review of the incident… Preliminary findings are being gathered, including operational records and eyewitness accounts,” the statement added.
It further disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations and other senior officers, visited the victims at the hospital.
“The victims are responding to treatment, and the Command has taken it upon itself to take care of the medical bills,” Ojelabi stated.
According to the police, officers suspected of being involved in the incident were under investigation, warning that any unauthorised or reckless use of firearms would not be tolerated.
“Any unauthorised or reckless discharge of firearms, if established, will not be condoned. Officers found culpable will face appropriate disciplinary consequences,” the statement said.
The Command urged members of the public with verifiable information or video evidence to come forward, assuring that justice would be pursued based on facts and evidence, while also calling for calm among stakeholders.
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