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Snapshot
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Osun
Year
2026
Crime Index
0.43
Total Incidents
46
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46
Theft, Cultism
Atakunmosa East
0.43
Ranked 27thWeighted Contribution
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Activity Pace
Between Jan 1, 2026 and Jul 1, 2026, Osun recorded a 15.2% increase in security incidents compared to the same period in 2025, rising from 33 to 38. This suggests a concerning acceleration in security challenges across the state. Despite the rise in incidents, the number of fatalities decreased by 34.4% (from 32 to 21), and the total number of victims dropped by 13.5% (from 74 to 64), indicating a potential shift in the nature or severity of these events.
Rising Risk
While Transportation Accidents and Theft were the most frequent risks in Osun between Jan 1 and Jul 1, 2026, with 4 incidents each, the data also shows a concerning distribution across multiple high-impact risks. Homicide, Armed Robbery, and Kidnapping each also recorded 4 incidents, suggesting a broad spectrum of threats rather than a single dominant issue. This indicates a need for a multi-faceted security approach rather than focusing on one specific threat.
Severity Level
Insufficient lethality data for this period.
Future Outlook
The current trajectory of increasing incidents, despite a reduction in fatalities, suggests that security managers and travelers in Osun should anticipate a continued high volume of security events. The broad range of prevalent risks, including armed robbery and kidnapping, indicates that vigilance is required across various scenarios. Organizations and individuals should prepare for a dynamic security environment with a persistent threat of various criminal activities.
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Monthly breakdown of tracked security incidents
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Distribution of incidents by actor type
Verified Updates
Latest verified incident records linked to this state's location intelligence profile.
Atakunmosa East
The Osun State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped victim unharmed, recovered N2,217,800 suspected to be ransom proceeds and arrested a suspected kidnapper during a tactical operation aimed at tackling violent crime across the state.
Osogbo
The Osun State Police Command has warned cult groups and their members against engaging in any activity to commemorate July 7, 2026. The warning is coming after intelligence reports of a planned cult-related celebrations across the country on Tuesday, July 7.In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan on Monday, the command said intelligence indicated that some cult groups were planning to mark the date and initiate secondary school students into their ranks.
Atakunmosa East
Osun State Police Command has intensified investigations into the killing of a 19-year-old resident of Ijebu-Jesa, Timileyin Oni, and the shooting of three others in the town.The command also stated that no arrests have been made while its anti-cultism operatives continued efforts to identify those responsible. The incident, which occurred late on Monday at T&K Junction in Ijebu-Jesa, has also sparked an exchange of accusations between the ruling Accord and the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, with both sides disputing the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Atakunmosa East
The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the killing of a 19-year-old, Timileyin Oni, in Ijebu-Jesa by yet-to-be-identified individuals.The command also said three people were injured and hospitalised in the incident that claimed Onis life.
Osogbo
The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday said it had arraigned three suspects before a court for allegedly stealing and selling 300 insecticide-treated nets meant to be distributed free of charge to residents. The suspects were identified as Rabbi Bennett, Opeyemi Ajibola and Aminu Ibrahim in a statement signed by the commands Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, obtained by PUNCH Metro in Osogbo. The commands spokesperson also said the trio had been remanded in a correctional centre after being arraigned.
Risk Breakdown
| Indicator | Incidents (Current) | Incidents (Prev) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 6 | 2 | Escalating |
| Kidnapping | 5 | 0 | Escalating |
| Armed Robbery | 4 | 3 | Escalating |
| Fraud | 2 | 0 | Escalating |
| Assaults | 1 | 7 | Improving |
| Drug Trafficking/Drug Abuse | 1 | 0 | Escalating |
| Human Trafficking | 1 | 1 | Stable |
| Organ Trafficking | 1 | 1 | Stable |
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