Three dead, weapons recovered following attack on Amotekun operatives in Osun

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

At least three people have been confirmed dead after armed hoodlums ambushed operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, in Akinlalu, a community in the Ile-Ife axis of the state, on Tuesday.

In a statement made available to newsmen, the Corps spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, said four operatives from the Ile-Ife Command had mobilised on motorcycles after residents raised the alarm over suspected hoodlums invading farmlands in Akinlalu. They were, however, ambushed by the assailants, who dispossessed them of two service rifles.

Idowu further explained that reinforcement operatives later deployed to the T-junction leading into Akinlalu met the road barricaded by the assailants, who immediately opened fire on them, triggering a fierce gun battle that lasted for over an hour.

He said that at the end of the shootout, three of the hoodlums were confirmed dead, three suspects arrested, while several others sustained injuries and fled the scene.

The statement added that the Corps recovered the two firearms earlier stolen during the ambush, along with uniforms and berets allegedly used by the hoodlums for impersonation, all discovered in a hideout believed to be connected to the attackers.

Meanwhile, the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Isaac Omoyele, condemned the ambush, affirming the agency’s resolve to continue protecting lives, property, and the sovereignty of Osun communities.

“This cowardly ambush will not deter our operatives from carrying out their duties. The safety and security of our people remain our utmost priority. We will intensify our efforts to root out criminal elements threatening peace in our communities,” he said.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and accurate information to aid investigations.