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Four Amotekun operatives attacked by hoodlums in Oyo State
By Abolaji Adebayo
Four operatives of the Oyo State Security Network also known as Amotekun were allegedly attacked by hoodlums at Odeyale area of Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The men were said to have been attacked with axes and matchetes.
It was gathered that the men were at admitted to at the Intensive Care Unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
A statement released by Amotekun Commandant in the state, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (retd.) said that the personnel moved to the area following a distress call by Odeyale Community Landlord Association.
“The men were on a mission to dislodge hoodlums who were said to be perpetrating violence in the community.
“The personnel were attacked with machetes and axes.”
He, however, said the Command had already commenced an investigation into the incident.
Olayanju said, “Amotekun operatives and some police officers were attacked by hoodlums at Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State.
“The incidence was a follow-up to a distress call by Odeyale Community Landlord Association who called for help today (Friday) to help in dislodging some of the hoodlums in their neighbourhood.
“The Coordinator of Amotekun at Ona Ara, Mr Adelakun said the hoodlums attacked them with machetes and axes. Four of the operatives were severely wounded and are at the Intensive Care Unit at the University College Hospital for treatment. Investigation is still ongoing.”
