The Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Mr. Adekunle Omoyele, narrowly escaped death after being ambushed by gunmen in Osogbo, the state capital, on Monday night.
The incident, confirmed in a statement by the corps’ spokesperson, Mr. Abass Yusuf, occurred around 10:05 p.m along Ikirun Road, opposite Charity Hotel.
According to Yusuf, Omoyele was driving home alone after official duties when unknown gunmen opened fire on his vehicle, which was later found riddled with bullets.
“It is deeply troubling that the Amotekun Commander could be targeted in such a coordinated and vicious manner,” Yusuf said.
He added that about 15 armed men, all masked, also stormed Omoyele’s private residence the same night. The attackers, witnesses said, arrived in a Hilux van and a Toyota Highlander SUV.
Yusuf described the attack as a serious threat to the state’s security framework, stressing that it raises concerns over the safety of security officials in Osun.
“The attack is not just on one man, but on the symbol of the state’s local security structure,” he noted, urging residents to remain calm and report any suspicious activities to security agencies for prompt response.
He further disclosed that the commander sustained gunshot injuries and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital under protective watch.
The incident has been reported to the Ota-Efun Police Division, while investigations are ongoing.
