OSOGBO, NIGERIA — Panic gripped residents of Osogbo, the Osun State capital, earlier today following a violent assault by unidentified gunmen on the state secretariat of the Accord Party.
The attack comes at a time of extreme political volatility, occurring concurrently with a highly classified, closed-door voting session being held by party stakeholders at the residence of elder statesman Senator (Dr.) Olu Alabi.
According to eyewitness accounts gathered by Infinite Pulse News, the assailants arrived in unmarked vehicles, firing sporadically into the air before targeting the building. The sudden gunfire sent party workers, shop owners, and pedestrians scrambling for safety along the major bypass.
Eyewitnesses Account
"We just started hearing rapid gunshots," a local trader near the secretariat told Infinite Pulse News. "Everyone abandoned their wares and ran. They targeted the party building, breaking windows and causing massive chaos before speeding off. It felt entirely coordinated."
While the full extent of the casualties and property damage is still being assessed, initial emergency response reports indicate that several staff members sustained injuries while trying to escape the perimeter.
A Coordinated Strike?
Political analysts are already drawing lines between the violent outbreak at the secretariat and the intense, high-stakes internal election taking place across town at Baba Olu Alabi’s residence. The Accord Party in Osun has recently faced deep-seated intra-party friction and fracturing ahead of the upcoming August gubernatorial race, with multiple factions fighting for structural control.
Law enforcement agencies have since deployed a heavy security presence to both the party secretariat and the surrounding areas of Senator Alabi's residence to prevent a further breakdown of law and order.
Police Launch Investigation
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the incident, stating that tactical teams have been dispatched to secure the area and track down the perpetrators.
"We are aware of the disruptions at the Accord Party secretariat," a police spokesperson stated briefly. "The situation is currently being brought under control, and a full-scale investigation has been launched to determine the motive behind this attack and apprehend those responsible."
As the state edges closer to the gubernatorial polls, this latest escalation raises serious red flags regarding political security, campaign violence, and party stability in Osun.
This is a developing story. Infinite Pulse News will bring more updates as details emerge.
