The Osun State commander of the Amotekun Corps, Isaac Omoyele, survived an assassination attempt on Monday evening. At about 10:05 p.m., while driving home from the Amotekun Corps headquarters along Ikirun Road in Osogbo, his private vehicle was ambushed by heavily armed gunmen who opened fire. Omoyele sustained gunshot injuries and is now receiving treatment at a medical facility; his condition is reported to be stable and he is under protective watch.
The incident has been reported to the Nigerian Police at the Ota‑Efun Division in Osogbo, and an investigation is underway. No group has claimed responsibility, and the motive remains unclear. Amotekun Corps spokesperson Yusuf Idowu Abass confirmed the attack and said the corps is cooperating fully with the police to ensure a thorough investigation.
As the commander of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State—a regional security outfit created to address security challenges in southwestern Nigeria—Omoyele’s assault is a significant event. It underscores the ongoing security concerns in the country and highlights the need for increased vigilance and cooperation among security agencies. Authorities are working to identify those responsible and bring them to justice, while also taking measures to protect high‑ranking officials in the region. With the commander’s condition stable, focus now shifts to uncovering the circumstances of the attack and preventing similar incidents in the future.
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