Osun State: Armed hoodlums ambush Amotekun Corps, kill personnel

  One personnel, Lamidi Abiodun, was killed when suspected armed hoodlums ambushed Amotekun Corps operatives in Iwo local government area of...

 One personnel, Lamidi Abiodun, was killed when suspected armed hoodlums ambushed Amotekun Corps operatives in Iwo local government area of the Osun State.

It was gathered that during the ambush at Amotekun operatives managed to escape, but one of the members of the Vigilante identified as Nurudeen Alowonle remains missing.

In a statement signed by the Amotekun Spokesperson, Yusuf Abass said that the incident occurred on Wednesday, following a distress call from local farmers operating in the Papa Farm area Iwo.

He said, “The farmers alerted the Iwo Area Command of Osun Amotekun Corps about an ongoing attack on their farmland. In swift response, a team of Amotekun operatives, in company with members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), mobilized to the scene to confront the threat and safeguard lives and property.

“Upon arriving at the location, the team was ambushed by a group of armed men allegedly led by a notorious criminal known as Akeem Olofa, who has been a menace in the region. During the confrontation, Mr. Abiodun was attacked. Although initial gunfire did not penetrate his body, he was brutally assaulted with a machete to the head and died instantly at the scene.

“While most of the operatives managed to escape the ambush, one member of the VGN identified as Nurudeen Alowonle remains unaccounted for as of the time of this report and one Alex Sola was shot on the leg. The tragic loss of Mr. Abiodun has sent waves of grief throughout the Amotekun Corps and the entire security community in Osun State.

“The incident has been formally reported to the Nigeria Police in Iwo, and the body of the fallen hero has been deposited at a local mortuary for further procedures. Investigations are ongoing, and efforts are being intensified to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.

“The Osun Amotekun Corps remains resolute in its mission to protect the people and communities of Osun State from all forms of insecurity. We urge residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Lamidi Abiodun and stand united in honor of his bravery and ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.”