3 Feared Dead As Hoodlums Attack Amotekun Personnel In Osun
Written by News Desk on October 1, 2025
Three people have reportedly been confirmed dead after operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun were attacked by suspected armed hoodlums in Akinlalu, a community in the Ile-Ife axis of the State.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, happened while four operatives the corps were responding to a distress call from residents who reported an invasion of their farmlands.
A statement by the public relations of the corps stated that the operatives were attacked en route to the community, during which the attackers carted away two service rifles.
“At the end of the confrontation, three lives were lost, including individuals believed to be among the attackers, while three suspects were arrested. Several others sustained injuries and fled the scene. Two stolen rifles, alongside uniforms and berets allegedly used for impersonation, were later recovered in a hideout linked to the assailants” the statement noted
Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Dr. Adekunle Omoyele, condemned the attack, describing it as inhumane.
Dr. Adekunle maintained that the incident would not deter the corps from carrying out its lawful duties of protecting lives and property of osun state residents.
He assured residents of Akinlalu that the corps will intensify more efforts to fish out criminal elements and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with useful information to aid ongoing investigations.
