An operative of the Osun State Security Network, Amotekun, has died following an alleged unprovoked attack by a soldier in Ijesa, Ijesa land.
The victim, Peter Samuel Tope, aged 35, was reportedly ambushed and fatally assaulted on Saturday evening by a soldier identified as Opejobi Fiyinfoluwa, who was said to be recently recruited into the Nigerian Army.
According to an official statement released by the Corps Commander, Dr. Hon. Isaac Adekunle Omoyele, the incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. when the soldier launched an unprovoked assault on the Amotekun operative.
The statement further reads, “Eyewitness reports indicate that Fiyinfoluwa, dressed in military camouflage, approached the Amotekun station in Ijebu-Jesa with hostile intent. He allegedly declared that part of his reason for joining the army was to “deal decisively” with Amotekun personnel.
“Shortly after, while Officer Tope was riding a motorcycle, the soldier and unidentified accomplices stopped him and launched a violent attack.
“The assailants reportedly struck Tope on the head with a blunt object, causing him to fall from the bike. The brutal assault reportedly lasted for about 20 minutes, with no intervention, leaving Tope in a pool of blood.
“After the attack, the soldier reportedly fled the scene on a commercial motorcycle. Local Amotekun officers responded swiftly, rushed the injured officer to Wesley Hospital in Ilesa, and informed the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ijebu-Jesa. A report was also made to Lt. Col. Yunusa Isyaku at the Engineering Cantonment in Ede.
“Unfortunately, despite efforts to save his life, Peter Samuel Tope succumbed to his injuries early Sunday morning.
“The incident has sparked outrage within the local community and heightened tensions between security agencies, ” the statement read.
According to the corps commander Investigations are currently underway to determine the full circumstances of the attack and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
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