Assassination Attempt: Police can’t deny what’s on their desk, says Amotekun boss

 

The Corps Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, who is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital following an attempted assassination on his life on Monday, has strongly refuted the claims made by the Osun State Police Spokeperson regarding the incident.

Reacting to the statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who claimed that investigations had not commenced because the Commander had not provided evidence of the attack, the Amotekun boss expressed deep disappointment, labeling the police response as insensitive and misleading.

"It is shocking that a police spokesperson would say there is no evidence of an attack when the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ota-Efun Division — the nearest jurisdiction to the incident — was immediately informed," the Commander said. "Officers from that division visited the scene the same night, assessed the damage, evacuated the vehicle, and advised me to seek urgent medical attention due to injuries I sustained. The DPO is highly commended and deserves commendation for swift response. That vehicle is still at the Ota-Efun Police Division till now."

He added that members of the press and the public can visit the police station to independently verify the vehicle’s presence and condition.

“It is painful that the police are playing to the gallery instead of acting swiftly. There is no excuse for not beginning an investigation when the evidence — the riddle vehicle — is already in their custody. The lives of citizens should matter to every security agency,” he said.

The Commander further urged the Police PRO to “cache the facts” and properly verify information before releasing statements to the public. He emphasized that the role of security agencies should be to protect lives and uphold truth, not downplay serious threats or cast doubts on real dangers.