Armed Hoodlums Launch Vicious Attack on Amotekun Operatives in Awo

 

The Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, strongly condemns the violent and unprovoked attack carried out against its operatives by armed hoodlums on Friday at its command post in Awo, Egbedore Local Government Area.

The initial incident unfolded following a formal request by the Oniwoye of Iwoye, 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.

This brazen assault took place in the presence of law enforcement agents, including officers of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS), as well as family members of the assailants.

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.

This violent act represents a direct threat to the security and peace of our communities and will not be tolerated. The Osun Amotekun Corps is currently 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.

Signed:

Yusuf Idowu Abass 

Public Relations Officer 

Osun Amotekun Corps