Five Amotekun personnel were reportedly injured in an attack on the security outfit’s command in Osun State.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the corps’ spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, the attack on the Amotekun Awo Command in Osun State’s Egbedore Local Government Area took place last weekend.
He added that the attack came on the heels of the invitation of the Amotekun by the Oniwoye of Iwoye over an effort to bury someone illegally on the community’s traditional territory.
“But on getting to the site, the four personnel deployed to investigate the matter discovered that the burial had been concluded. 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,” he said.
The personnel withdrew to the command headquarters in Awo to avoid confrontation.
However, instead of calmly remaining at the workstation, the gang reorganised and launched an attack on the command.
He said, “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 deployed to investigate the matter and an officer of the Department of State Services (DSS), who was around to intercede in the matter, 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. One person was seriously injured while four others sustained minor injuries.
“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.”
