As IRT-FID takes over investigation
The Osun State Police Command has stated that it has arrested five officers of Amotekun Corps over killing of three persons in Akinlalu, Ife North local government.
InsightMedia recalled that no fewer than three persons were immediately confirmed dead following shooting by Amotekun personnel on Tuesday, September 30, while another one passed on in hospital days later. Several others sustained injuries.
According to a statement made available to press men on Wednesday by the police spokesman, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, the police said the killings were carried out by the Amotekun personnel.
The Command accused Amotekun Commander, Adekunle Omoyele of failing to honour invitation, while he also staged fake assassination attempt on Facebook.
Ojelabi said, “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 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.”
The police spokesman said the Inspector-General of Police has announced that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered IRT-FID to take over the investigation.
“Osun State remain 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.”4
The Command urges the public to disregard such unsubstantiated claim and go about their lawful businesses. Police remain focus in maintaining the peace which Osun State has always been known for.
In the meantime, men of the Nigeria Police earlier this evening bursted the operations base of the Amotekun in Osogbo and sealed off the building.
Spokesperson of Amotekun, Yusuff Abbas confirmed the development to InsightMedia.
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