Police Restores Normalcy After NURTW Factions Clash in Osogbo

By Omidiran Seun 

OSOGBO – The Osun State Police Command has restored normalcy following a protest by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, which degenerated into clashes in Osogbo on Monday.

The protest, according to the Command, was triggered after members of a faction alleged that their vehicles were prevented from entering motor parks by a rival dominant faction.

The disagreement reportedly escalated into clashes between the two factions, leading to disruption of public peace and commercial activities in parts of the state capital.

In a statement issued on Monday, July 20, 2026, and signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the Command said it swiftly responded to a distress call on the incident and used minimal force to disperse the protesters.

The Command disclosed that officers have been deployed to motor parks across the state to forestall further breakdown of law and order.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, called on leaders and members of the warring factions to cease all hostilities and embrace dialogue as a means of resolving their grievances.

He urged stakeholders to exercise restraint and avoid actions or utterances capable of escalating tensions, pending the determination of park management by relevant authorities.

Gotan assured that the Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, will conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident, warning that anyone found culpable of violence or other criminal acts will face the full wrath of the law.

He further advised members of the public to remain calm, go about their lawful duties without fear, and support security agencies with credible information, while refraining from spreading unverified reports capable of causing panic.