OYO: Hoodlums attack four Amotekun operatives, police officers in Odeyale

FOUR operatives of the Oyo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps and some police officers were reportedly attacked yesterday.

They were said to have been attacked  by hoodlums at Odeyale area of Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State before noon.

The security operatives were said to have been attacked with matchete, cudgels, axe and other weapons.

The injured Amotekun operatives are currently at the Intensive Care Unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

Confirming the incident, the Amotekun Commandant in the state, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (retd.), said in a statement 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.

He said the personnel were attacked with machetes and axes, adding that four of them with severe injuries were currently receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of the UCH.

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(sic) 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.”