Cynthia Ezegwu
The Commander of the Osun State Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Omoyele, narrowly escaped death on Monday night after gunmen ambushed him in Osogbo, the state capital.
According to a statement issued by the Corps spokesperson, Abass Yusuf, on Tuesday, the attack occurred around 10:05 p.m. along Ikirun Road, opposite Charity Hotel, Osogbo.
Yusuf said Omoyele was driving home alone after official duties when unidentified assailants opened fire on his vehicle, leaving it riddled with bullets.
“It is deeply troubling that the Amotekun Commander could be targeted in such a coordinated and vicious manner,” Yusuf stated.
He revealed that about 15 masked armed men also stormed Omoyele’s private residence later the same night. Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived in a Hilux van and a Toyota Highlander SUV.
“The attack is not just on one man but on the symbol of localised security structure,” Yusuf added, urging residents to remain calm and report any suspicious activities to security agencies.
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The spokesperson confirmed that Omoyele sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical facility under protective watch.
The incident has been reported to the Ota-Efun Police Division, and investigations are ongoing.
This comes amid heightened security concerns in the state following recent incidents involving Amotekun operatives, including the killing of some residents of Akinlalu community. Governor Ademola Adeleke has since ordered a full investigation into the matter.