Get Guardian on GoogleAn operative of the Osun State Amotekun Corps, Peter Samuel Tope, has allegedly been attacked and killed by a soldier in Ijeda Ijesa community, Oriade Local Government Area of the state.
The State Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele, in a statement on Sunday, said the incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday when a soldier, identified as Opejobi Fiyinfoluwa, launched an unprovoked assault on the 35-year-old Amotekun operative.
The statement noted that 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,” the statement noted.
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, the statement stated.
“Unfortunately, despite efforts to save his life, Peter Samuel Tope succumbed to his injuries early Sunday morning,” the statement added.
The Amotekun boss said investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances of the attack and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
