Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, reportedly escaped unhurt on Wednesday after suspected thugs attacked his convoy shortly after he left the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji.
The attack triggered an exchange of gunfire between the suspected attackers and security personnel attached to the governor’s convoy.
The shooting reportedly lasted between 12 and 15 minutes, causing tension around the palace and its environs. 
Adeleke had visited the Ataoja’s palace shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the commission’s state headquarters in Osogbo, following his victory in the recent Osun State governorship election.
The governor arrived at the monarch’s palace at about 3:15 p.m. in a motorcade of approximately 20 vehicles.
An eyewitness, who spoke under the condition of anonymity for security reasons, said Adeleke and members of his entourage were received by Oba Oyetunji.
According to the eyewitness, the governor presented his Certificate of Return to the traditional ruler during the visit before departing the palace.
However, shortly after the governor’s convoy left the palace, suspected thugs reportedly launched an attack, leading to an exchange of gunfire with security operatives.
The circumstances surrounding the attack, including the identity and motive of the suspected attackers, were not immediately clear at the time of filing this report.
The incident comes shortly after the conclusion of the Osun governorship election, in which Adeleke was declared the winner by INEC and secured another term in office.
Security agencies are expected to investigate the incident and determine those responsible for the attack.
