Amotekun boss shot in targeted attack, escapes with injuries

Mr Adekunle Omoyele, the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt following an ambush by gunmen in Osogbo on Monday.

This was revealed in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the corps, Mr Abass Yusuf, and made available to journalists on Tuesday in Osogbo.

Yusuf said the ambush occurred at about 10:05 p.m. on Monday, along Ikirun Road, opposite Charity Hotel, Osogbo.

He explained that the commander was driving home alone after official duties when gunmen opened fire on him, leaving his vehicle riddled with bullets.

“It is deeply troubling that the Amotekun Commander could be targeted in such a coordinated and vicious manner.

Apart from the attack on the road, the same day, 15 unidentified armed men, all masked, reportedly stormed Omoyele’s private residence. Witnesses claimed the attackers arrived in a Hilux van and a Toyota Highlander SUV,” Yusuf disclosed.

According to him, the attack on such a high-ranking security official raises concerns about the growing insecurity faced by those tasked with protecting the people of the state.

He added that the corps urged citizens to remain calm and to report any suspicious activities to local security agencies for prompt response and action.

“The attack is not just an attack on one man, but on the symbol of a localised security structure,” Yusuf stated.

He further revealed that the commander sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical facility under protective watch.

Yusuf confirmed that the incident has been reported to the Ota-Efun Police Division and that investigations are ongoing.
(NAN)