The Osun State Police Command has restored normalcy following a clash between rival factions of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in Osogbo on Monday.The command, in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the violence followed a protest by a faction of the union after its members were allegedly prevented from accessing a motor park by the dominant faction.According to the command, the protest later degenerated into clashes, disrupting public peace and commercial activities in parts of the state capital.The statement read, “The Osun State Police Command has express deep concern over the unfortunate incident that occurred today 20th July, 2026; following a protest by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in Osun State that their vehicles were not allowed into the garage by the dominant faction which reportedly escalated into clashes involving another faction of the union in Osogbo.”The command said its personnel responded immediately after receiving distress calls and dispersed the protesters using minimal force to restore order.It added, “Immediately the Police Command received the distress call about the incident that leads to disruption of public peace and normal commercial activities, the Police swiftly swung into action and use minimal force to disperse the protester as to restore normalcy.“Meanwhile, officers have been stationed at the various packs within the State to avoid further breakdown of law and order.”Related NewsPolice arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in AbujaOsun APC opposes Adeleke’s plan to rehabilitate bridgeAdeleke orders rehabilitation of Osogbo bridge ahead of new flyover inaugurationThe police urged leaders and members of the rival factions to end hostilities and embrace dialogue rather than violence.It stated, “The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.”The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. The command, in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the violence followed a protest by a faction of the union after its members were allegedly prevented from accessing a motor park by the dominant faction.According to the command, the protest later degenerated into clashes, disrupting public peace and commercial activities in parts of the state capital.The statement read, “The Osun State Police Command has express deep concern over the unfortunate incident that occurred today 20th July, 2026; following a protest by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in Osun State that their vehicles were not allowed into the garage by the dominant faction which reportedly escalated into clashes involving another faction of the union in Osogbo.”The command said its personnel responded immediately after receiving distress calls and dispersed the protesters using minimal force to restore order.It added, “Immediately the Police Command received the distress call about the incident that leads to disruption of public peace and normal commercial activities, the Police swiftly swung into action and use minimal force to disperse the protester as to restore normalcy.“Meanwhile, officers have been stationed at the various packs within the State to avoid further breakdown of law and order.”Related NewsPolice arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in AbujaOsun APC opposes Adeleke’s plan to rehabilitate bridgeAdeleke orders rehabilitation of Osogbo bridge ahead of new flyover inaugurationThe police urged leaders and members of the rival factions to end hostilities and embrace dialogue rather than violence.It stated, “The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.”The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. According to the command, the protest later degenerated into clashes, disrupting public peace and commercial activities in parts of the state capital.The statement read, “The Osun State Police Command has express deep concern over the unfortunate incident that occurred today 20th July, 2026; following a protest by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in Osun State that their vehicles were not allowed into the garage by the dominant faction which reportedly escalated into clashes involving another faction of the union in Osogbo.”The command said its personnel responded immediately after receiving distress calls and dispersed the protesters using minimal force to restore order.It added, “Immediately the Police Command received the distress call about the incident that leads to disruption of public peace and normal commercial activities, the Police swiftly swung into action and use minimal force to disperse the protester as to restore normalcy.“Meanwhile, officers have been stationed at the various packs within the State to avoid further breakdown of law and order.”Related NewsPolice arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in AbujaOsun APC opposes Adeleke’s plan to rehabilitate bridgeAdeleke orders rehabilitation of Osogbo bridge ahead of new flyover inaugurationThe police urged leaders and members of the rival factions to end hostilities and embrace dialogue rather than violence.It stated, “The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.”The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. The statement read, “The Osun State Police Command has express deep concern over the unfortunate incident that occurred today 20th July, 2026; following a protest by a faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), in Osun State that their vehicles were not allowed into the garage by the dominant faction which reportedly escalated into clashes involving another faction of the union in Osogbo.”The command said its personnel responded immediately after receiving distress calls and dispersed the protesters using minimal force to restore order.It added, “Immediately the Police Command received the distress call about the incident that leads to disruption of public peace and normal commercial activities, the Police swiftly swung into action and use minimal force to disperse the protester as to restore normalcy.“Meanwhile, officers have been stationed at the various packs within the State to avoid further breakdown of law and order.”Related NewsPolice arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in AbujaOsun APC opposes Adeleke’s plan to rehabilitate bridgeAdeleke orders rehabilitation of Osogbo bridge ahead of new flyover inaugurationThe police urged leaders and members of the rival factions to end hostilities and embrace dialogue rather than violence.It stated, “The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.”The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. The command said its personnel responded immediately after receiving distress calls and dispersed the protesters using minimal force to restore order.It added, “Immediately the Police Command received the distress call about the incident that leads to disruption of public peace and normal commercial activities, the Police swiftly swung into action and use minimal force to disperse the protester as to restore normalcy.“Meanwhile, officers have been stationed at the various packs within the State to avoid further breakdown of law and order.”Related NewsPolice arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in AbujaOsun APC opposes Adeleke’s plan to rehabilitate bridgeAdeleke orders rehabilitation of Osogbo bridge ahead of new flyover inaugurationThe police urged leaders and members of the rival factions to end hostilities and embrace dialogue rather than violence.It stated, “The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.”The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. It added, “Immediately the Police Command received the distress call about the incident that leads to disruption of public peace and normal commercial activities, the Police swiftly swung into action and use minimal force to disperse the protester as to restore normalcy.“Meanwhile, officers have been stationed at the various packs within the State to avoid further breakdown of law and order.”Related NewsPolice arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in AbujaOsun APC opposes Adeleke’s plan to rehabilitate bridgeAdeleke orders rehabilitation of Osogbo bridge ahead of new flyover inaugurationThe police urged leaders and members of the rival factions to end hostilities and embrace dialogue rather than violence.It stated, “The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.”The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. “Meanwhile, officers have been stationed at the various packs within the State to avoid further breakdown of law and order.”Related NewsPolice arrest four cops for extorting ICPC chairman of N53,000 in AbujaOsun APC opposes Adeleke’s plan to rehabilitate bridgeAdeleke orders rehabilitation of Osogbo bridge ahead of new flyover inaugurationThe police urged leaders and members of the rival factions to end hostilities and embrace dialogue rather than violence.It stated, “The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.”The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. The police urged leaders and members of the rival factions to end hostilities and embrace dialogue rather than violence.It stated, “The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.”The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. It stated, “The Command call on all members and leaders of the affected factions to immediately cease all forms of hostilities and embrace peaceful dialogue as the appropriate means of resolving grievances or channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters.”The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. The command also appealed to stakeholders to avoid actions capable of escalating tensions while relevant authorities determine who should manage the motor parks.It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. It warned that anyone found culpable during investigations would face prosecution.“The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. “The Police and other Security Agencies have been charged to maintain law and order, protect lives and property, and conduct a thorough, impartial investigation into the incident. Anyone found to have engaged in violence, or any other criminal act will be dealt with accordingly,” the statement added.The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, advised residents to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible information.The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation. The command also cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic or worsening the situation.