Shooting at Osun collation centre causes panic and evacuation
Security personnel fired sporadic gunshots at the Ataoja D Ward 4 collation centre in Osogbo, Osun State, causing panic among residents. The incident took place at the Union Baptist Primary School premises, forcing people nearby to flee for safety. The shooting lasted for over 15 minutes as the collation of results from the governorship election continued. It remains unclear what triggered the gunfire.
Key takeaways
- Sporadic shooting occurred at the Ataoja D Ward 4 collation centre in Osogbo, Osun State.
- Gunshots, reportedly fired by security personnel, were heard between 9.15pm and 9.30pm.
- The incident caused residents and others in the area to flee for safety.
- Canisters were also released within the premises during the shooting.
- The shooting happened while the collation of governorship election results was ongoing.
