21 June 2026 · Irepodun
Communal violence in Osun
OpenWatch has recorded 99 reported communal violence incidents in Osun State, 10 of them in the last 12 months. That is 15% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 17 of 35 among the states where communal violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
10
Fatalities · 12 mo
5
Incidents · all-time
99
Fatalities · all-time
168
Latest reported communal violence in Osun
20 June 2026
Armed thugs allegedly affiliated with the APC attacked Accord members in Osun State, resulting in one death and several injuries. The police have been accused of failing to act against the perpetrators.
12 June 2026 · Ede North
Recent disturbances in Owode-Ede community involved violent activities by political thugs, leading to assaults on residents and damage to vehicles belonging to APC members. The situation has raised concerns over public safety ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
10 June 2026
Shooting incidents occurred in Osogbo, Ede, and Ile-Ife, leading to several injuries and prompting police investigations into the attacks allegedly linked to political thugs. The police have assured residents that normalcy has been restored and security measures are in place.
9 June 2026
Violence erupted during a political rally in Osun State, leading to injuries among residents as hoodlums clashed over campaign materials. Gunshots were fired, causing panic and injuries in multiple locations.
6 June 2026
Violence and shootings occurred in Osogbo, Ede, and Ile-Ife, with allegations of politically motivated attacks by rival groups. Reports indicate at least one fatality and multiple injuries.
27 May 2026 · Ede
Two undergraduates were killed in a suspected cult attack in Ede, Osun State, during an ongoing rivalry between cult groups. The attack involved cultists forcing their way into an off-campus apartment and attacking the students.
30 March 2026
The Osun State Police Command arrested eighteen suspects in connection with an attack on police officers in Erin-Osun and Ilobu communities, following intelligence-led operations. Several weapons were recovered during the arrests.
26 March 2026
Hoodlums attacked police operatives responding to a clash over a land dispute in Osun, leading to the arrest of four suspects.
21 March 2026 · Ilesa
A violent clash between rival cult groups occurred in the Adeti area of Ilesa, leading to the arrest of five suspects by the police. The incident involved an exchange of gunfire and was linked to political tensions during a voter registration exercise.
Other threats in Osun
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as communal violence in Osun State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 21 June 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Osun risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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