Police Debunk Herdsmen Attack in Osun

Osun State Police Command has debunked the alleging an attack by suspected herdsmen and bandits along the Osogbo-Iwo road this weekend.

In a statement signed on Thursday by the Police image maker, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi condemned the raising of false alarms and the spread of unverified information capable of causing panic and endangering innocent lives.

He urged the members of the public to always verify facts before taking action or circulating rumours.
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According to him, “the Command wishes to state categorically that there was no herdsmen attack or any form of criminal assault along the said road on the date in question.
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“The true facts are as follows:
On 18th November, 2025, at about 1230hrs, a Toyota Sienna vehicle hit the rear of a bungle bus with registration number EPE 449 YLY around the Gbongan axis. The bus was en route from Benin, Edo State, to Osogbo, with male occupants as the driver and co-driver, respectively. The collision damaged the Toyota Sienna’s bumper, but the occupants of the bus, believing nothing was wrong with their own vehicle, refused to stop and continued their journey.
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“The Toyota Sienna driver, aggrieved by the refusal of the bus to stop and the visible damage to the bumper of his vehicle, raised an alarm and mobilized people along the road, accusing the two brothers in the bus of being kidnappers and thieves.
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“This false alarm triggered an angry mob that pursued and eventually blocked the bus. The mob attacked the two occupants and vandalized the vehicle while attempting to lynch them.
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“Fortunately, a good Samaritan who is also a local hunter from Gaa Saidu Ikofin in Ola-Oluwa LGA, intervened, rescued the victims, and conveyed them along with their damaged bus to Iwo Divisional Police Headquarters for safety.
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“The mob trailed them to the station, creating serious tension. The Divisional Police Officer immediately called for reinforcement from Osogbo, and tactical teams were swiftly deployed to restore calm.
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“The victims are presently safe and in protective custody. Efforts are ongoing to identify and arrest members of the mob involved in the vandalism and attempted jungle justice.

“Citizens are reminded never to resort to jungle justice. Any suspicion should be reported to the nearest police station or through our emergency lines: 08039537995/08123823981.
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“The Osun State Police Command remains committed to the protection of lives and property of all residents,” he added.