According to a report by The Punch on Sunday, June 28, 2026, tragic violence has rocked the state of Osun only days before the governorship election scheduled for August 15, throwing a pall over the impending vote.
Security forces are striving to restore order after a series of conflicts for local government authority in early 2025 turned into an uncontrollable cycle of killing, terrifying locals. You can feel the tension in the air. People all across the state are starting to shun political symbols and apparel associated with political parties because they think it makes them look vulnerable.
A number of lives have been tragically lost in recent terrible events, such as confrontations in Ile-Ife and targeted shootings in Osogbo, Ede, and Ilesa..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>
