12 May 2026 · Ibadan South East
Protest in Oyo
OpenWatch has recorded 33 reported protest incidents in Oyo State, 7 of them in the last 12 months. That is 4% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 13 of 21 among the states where protest is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
7
Fatalities · 12 mo
1
Incidents · all-time
33
Fatalities · all-time
15
Latest reported protest in Oyo
12 May 2026 · Ibadan South East
Aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress protested against alleged candidate imposition in Oyo, leading to violent clashes with hoodlums who attacked party members and caused property damage.
24 April 2026
A motorcyclist died during an illegal police stop-and-search operation in Moniya, Ibadan, leading to an attack on the Kara Police Outpost by residents. The police facility was set on fire, resulting in property damage and one officer sustaining severe burns.
21 March 2026 · Oluyole
Five officials of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority were injured during a violent clash with motorcycle riders at Soka junction while enforcing a QR-coded jacket policy. The confrontation involved the riders attacking the officials with stones and wooden planks, resulting in several operational vehicles being damaged.
8 March 2026 · Afijio
Residents in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State protested against rising cases of kidnapping and banditry, blocking major roads after a recent attempted abduction. The protest was sparked by an incident where a woman escaped from kidnappers but was injured in the process.
5 March 2026 · Ibadan North
On March 5, suspected political thugs attacked the residence of former Oyo State Deputy Governor Hazeem Gbolarumi, resulting in property damage and injuries to at least ten individuals across various locations in Oyo State. The attacks are believed to be linked to ongoing factional tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party.
5 March 2026 · Ibadan North
Hoodlums attacked local government congresses of the PDP faction in Oyo, disrupting events and causing injuries and property damage across multiple venues. Reports indicate that at least 10 party members were attacked.
13 April 2024
Masked agitators invaded the Oyo State Secretariat in Ibadan, demanding an independent Yoruba nation. The police arrested 20 suspects found with various weapons and items.
25 October 2023
Three students were shot during a raid by EFCC operatives at the Federal College of Forestry in Ibadan, Oyo State, leading to a violent confrontation between students and the operatives. The students were taken to the hospital for treatment.
15 February 2023 · Ibadan North West
Protests erupted in Ibadan over cash shortages, with angry bank customers blocking roads and burning tires. The situation led to significant traffic disruptions and police intervention to restore order.
Other threats in Oyo
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as protest in Oyo State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 12 May 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 Oyo risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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