The Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Omoyele, narrowly escaped death on Monday night after gunmen attacked his vehicle along Ikirun Road, opposite Charity Hotel in Osogbo.
According to reports, the attack happened around 10:05 p.m. while Omoyele was driving home after official duties. The assailants reportedly opened fire on his vehicle, leaving it riddled with bullets.
He sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving medical care under security protection at an undisclosed hospital.Shortly after the ambush, about 15 masked gunmen were said to have invaded Omoyele’s private residence in a coordinated attack.
Witnesses claimed the armed men arrived in a Hilux van and a Toyota Highlander SUV before fleeing the scene after a failed attempt to gain entry.The incident has raised concerns over the safety of security personnel in the state, especially those charged with safeguarding residents.
The Amotekun Corps has urged members of the public to remain calm and assist security agencies by reporting any suspicious movements or activities in their areas.The matter has been reported to the Ota-Efun Police Division, and investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest those behind the attack.
Meanwhile, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed a thorough investigation into recent incidents involving the Amotekun Corps, including the killing of some residents of Akinlalu Community.
A government delegation has been sent to the area to gather details of what happened.