A policeman whose identity was not disclosed has reportedly been injured following what eyewitnesses described as a suspected accidental discharge involving a police canister at the Ede North Local Government Secretariat in Oja Timi, Ede, Osun State. The incident reportedly happened between 10am and 11am on Monday, just as political tension surrounding control of local government secretariats continued to provide more drama than an unusually long council meeting.
According to eyewitness accounts supplied to OGM News NG, the canister was accidentally released by one of the policemen deployed to the premises and struck his colleague in the face. The injured officer was reportedly attended to following the incident. No official police statement confirming the officer’s condition or providing a detailed account of what happened was immediately available at the time of writing.
Policeman Injured After Suspected Accidental Canister Discharge in Ede
The incident reportedly occurred against the backdrop of the long-running dispute over the control of Osun’s local government councils. Chairmen and councillors elected in the February 22, 2025 local government election have repeatedly been at the centre of the controversy, while rival council officials have also asserted claims to authority.
Recent developments have kept Ede North among the councils affected by the dispute. In June 2026, reports indicated that PDP-aligned chairmen and councillors elected in the 2025 election resumed at several council secretariats after a Federal High Court ruling, while APC-aligned officials challenged the development and pursued further legal remedies. (Punch Newspapers)
Policeman Hurt During Incident at Ede North Local Government Secretariat
Eyewitnesses said the policeman released the canister accidentally and that it hit his colleague in the face. In the strange mathematics of tense political environments, however, an “accidental” discharge can quickly become the headline everyone notices, particularly when security personnel are already operating around a politically sensitive location.
The Osun local government dispute has previously attracted substantial security deployments. In February 2025, police tactical personnel were deployed around council secretariats amid disagreements over which set of elected officials should occupy the offices. Earlier reports also documented competing claims by APC and PDP officials over council control and warnings about possible clashes. (Punch Newspapers)
For now, the central issue is the welfare of the injured policeman and a clear explanation of exactly how the canister was released. The incident also serves as another reminder that political disputes can create unusually tense working environments for security personnel and council workers alike. OGM News NG will continue to monitor developments, including any official clarification from the police or other authorities, so readers should watch this space for further updates.
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