Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has revealed that its operatives were violently attacked by armed hoodlums at its Command post in Awo, Egbedore local government area of the state.
According to a statement by the Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele and issued by its spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass on Monday, the unprovoked attack was carried out on Friday.
Condemning the attack in the statement, the security agency disclosed that the initial incident unfolded following a formal request by the Oniwoye of Iwoye who had reported the unauthorised interment of a corpse on community ancestral land.
The statement reads, “The initial incident unfolded following a formal request by the Oniwoye of Iwoye, Oba Adebusoye Oyebamiji, who reported the unauthorized interment of a corpse on community Ancestors’ land.
“Responding swiftly, four Amotekun operatives were deployed to the location to investigate the matter.
“Upon arrival at the site, the operatives discovered that the burial had already taken place. Shockingly, a notorious and long-wanted thug, Ismaila Aluko, emerged from hiding with a gang of armed collaborators and launched a brutal attack on the operatives, injuring them in the process.
“The operatives tactically withdrew to the Awo Command to seek reinforcement.
“However, in a shocking turn of events, the hoodlums regrouped and staged a second attack on the Amotekun office in Awo.”
Omoyele, who revealed that the attack on the Amotekun operatives took place in the presence of law enforcement agents, including officers of the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services, DSS, as well as family members of the assailants, added that the attackers attempted to disarm the operatives and inflicted injuries in them.
“During the attack, the marauders tried to disarm Amotekun personnel and inflicted serious injuries on the operatives, who were immediately taken to a medical facility for emergency treatment,” he said.
The Osun Amotekun boss, who warned that such actions would no longer be tolerated, added that the violent act represented a direct threat to the security and peace of the communities.
He, however, assured that the agency was working with relevant security agencies to ensure the swift arrest and prosecution of all individuals involved in this heinous act.
“We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the protection of lives, property, and community peace. The Amotekun Corps will not relent in its mission to uphold law and order across Osun State,” he added.
