Sporadic Shooting Reported at Osogbo Collation Centre as Residents Flee

Sporadic shooting was reportedly heard on Saturday night at the collation centre located within Union Baptist Primary School, Osogbo, as the collation of results from the Osun State governorship election continued.

The incident, which reportedly occurred between 9:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., caused residents and other people around the area to flee the vicinity for safety. Security operatives were said to have fired several shots into the air, while canisters were reportedly released within the premises.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained unclear at the time of filing this report. There were also no immediate official details confirming whether anyone was injured, arrested or otherwise affected by the incident.

The development has raised fresh concerns about security around election collation centres as officials continue the process of receiving and collating results from polling units across the state.

Advocacy Media Hub will continue to monitor developments and provide verified updates as more information emerges. Members of the public are urged to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and prioritise their safety.