Metro

Gunmen Attack Osun Amotekun Commander; Omoyele Escapes Death

Gunmen Attack Osun Amotekun Commander; Omoyele Escapes Death

 

The Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Isaac Omoyele, narrowly escaped death on Monday night when armed assailants ambushed his vehicle along Ikirun Road, Osogbo.

 

The attack occurred around 10:05 p.m., shortly after Omoyele left the Amotekun Corps Headquarters for his home. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen opened fire on his car, leaving the commander with gunshot injuries.

 

Spokesperson for the corps, Yusuf Idowu Abass, confirmed that Omoyele is receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital and is reported to be in stable condition under tight security.

 

“The case has been formally reported to the Ota-Efun Police Division, and investigations are ongoing. No group has claimed responsibility, and the motive remains unclear,” Abass stated.

 

The incident has raised security concerns in Osun, with residents calling for heightened vigilance along major routes in the state.

Olayinka Babatunde

Recent Posts

Eight rescued Benue kidnap victims confirmed as UTME candidates

Eight victims rescued from last Wednesday’s abduction of a Benue Links bus have been confirmed…

4 hours ago

Iran says final deal ‘far off’ as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Iran has said a final peace agreement with the United States remains distant, as the…

4 hours ago

Imo LGA vice chairman suspended over alleged armed robbery

The Vice Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Prince Mathew Igbokwe,…

5 hours ago

Amnesty faults NBC directive, warns against media clampdown

Amnesty International has criticised a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing…

5 hours ago

TCN declares force majeure as storm damages Lagos–Osun power line

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared a force majeure on the Ikeja West–Osogbo…

5 hours ago

Kano gov welcomes Shekarau to APC, cites boost for party strength

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has welcomed the return of former governor and senator, Ibrahim…

5 hours ago