#OsunDecides2026: Sporadic shooting forces residents to flee ward collation centre

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There was sporadic shooting on Saturday night at the premises of Union Baptist Primary School, where the Ataoja D Ward 4 collation centre is located in Osogbo, Osun State.

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The gunshots, reportedly fired by security personnel, were heard between 9.15pm and 9.30pm, causing residents and other people around the area to flee for safety.

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It was not immediately clear what triggered the shooting.

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Our correspondent, who was close to the scene, reported that security personnel fired several shots into the air, while canisters were also released within the premises.

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The shooting persisted for more than 15 minutes, with many people close to the collation centre running for cover.

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The incident occurred as the collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election was ongoing at different centres across the state.

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