Sporadic gunshots were fired on Saturday night at the premises of Union Baptist Primary School, where the Ataoja D Ward 4 collation centre is located in Osogbo.
According to reports, the gunshots fired by security personnel were heard between 9.15pm and 9.30pm, causing residents and other people around the area to flee for safety.
However, what triggered the shooting was not immediately clear.
It was gathered that security forces fired multiple bullets into the air, and canisters were also released on the premises.
The shooting lasted for more than 15 minutes, and several people near the collation centre fled for safety.
The event occurred as the results of Saturday’s governorship election were being compiled at various locations throughout the state.
