{
  "id": 5141867,
  "title": "Osun election violence probe not to witch-hunt anyone — Adeleke",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/osun-election-violence-probe-not-to-witch-hunt-anyone-adeleke",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T18:34:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/osun-election-violence-probe-not-to-witch-hunt-anyone-adeleke/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has stated that the investigation into election violence in the state is not intended to target specific individuals. According to Adeleke, the probe aims to uncover the truth and prevent future instances of unlawful conduct.\n\nThe Osun State Government has set up two investigative bodies to look into alleged violence and unlawful activities that occurred before and after the August 15 governorship election. The panels were inaugurated by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, on behalf of Governor Adeleke.\n\nThe Commission of Inquiry will investigate incidents of violence, intimidation, assault, destruction of property, and other unlawful activities reported across Osun. The Attorney-General emphasized that the government has a responsibility to investigate allegations of unlawful conduct and ensure that facts are established in accordance with the law.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Osun: Adeleke warns Accord members against anti-party activities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/osun-adeleke-warns-accord-members-against-anti-party-activities",
        "published": "2026-09-02T15:09:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Osun election violence probe not to witch-hunt anyone — Adeleke",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/osun-election-violence-probe-not-to-witch-hunt-anyone-adeleke-5141897",
        "published": "2026-09-02T18:34:29.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}