From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Osun State Police Command on Wednesday said it has invited the commander of Amotekun corps, Adekunle Omoyele, but he refused to honour the invitation over the killing in Akinlalu, a community in Ife North.
The spokesperson of the command, Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement on Wednesday, October 8, disclosed that five persons have been arrested in connection with the killing of residents of Akinlalu in Ife North, during the invasion by Amotekun operatives.
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“It would be recalled that, on Thursday, 30th September, 2025 at about 1320hrs, information received from Chief Oyebamiji Kamorudeen of Akinlalu that, members of Western security network also known as Amotekun came in large numbers and invaded Akinlalu community with their two official patrol and one private vehicles in retaliation for the two pump action guns earlier allegedly snatched from their operatives by yet to be identified person(s).
“And that during the invasion, they shot sporadically which caused serious bullet injuries on the following people namely: Adeagbo Kadijat ‘f’ 22yrs, Oke-Ila Oyebamiji ‘f’ 60yrs and Fayomi Toheeb ‘m’ 19yrs. It was further alleged that, three persons lost their lives during the shooting, namely: Ibrahim Oyebamiji (m), 26yrs, Sefiu Oyebamiji (m) and Abiola Olutayo (m) and their corpses were taken away by Amotekun operatives.
“Investigation carried out by the Police revealed that, the attackers are members of Amotekun Corps and individuals were mentioned to have masterminded the attack which victims and witnesses of the attack said they can identify them if seen.
“Meanwhile, five suspects have been arrested in connection with the case; efforts are on top gear to arrest other suspects at large.
“The Commander of Amotekun Corps has been invited to clarify his roles played in the entire episode of the attack.
“Meanwhile, he has refused to honour the invitation and equally efforts made to reach him on phone proved abortive as his phone has been switched off, only for him to come on social media on Tuesday, 6th October, 2025 and put up a claim of being attacked by unknown armed men wearing mask which preliminary enquiry reveals to be a figment of his own imagination aimed at concealing the truth and derailing the course of justice to the victims.
“Osun State remains very peaceful as Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM has ordered the elite investigative body of the Force, the IRT-FID to take over the case.
“The Command urges the public to disregard such unsubstantiated claim and go about their lawful businesses. Police remain focused in maintaining the peace which Osun State has always been known for,” Ojelabi said.
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