The management of Osun Amotekun Corps has confirmed that three people were killed in a clash between its operatives and suspected hoodlums in Akinlalu, a town in Ife North Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement released on Tuesday and obtained in Osogbo, spokesperson Idowu Yusuf said that while responding to a distress call in Akinlalu, the Corps’ operatives were ambushed by hoodlums who forcibly took three rifles from them.
Yusuf stated that a backup team dispatched to the scene was also attacked at Akinlalu junction, sparking a gunfight that resulted in three fatalities.
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“The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, and led to a deadly confrontation between the Corps and suspected armed hoodlums,” Yusuf said.
According to official reports, operatives from the Amotekun Command in Ile-Ife were sent to the area after residents alerted authorities that suspected bandits had entered nearby farmlands.
Four operatives were deployed on motorcycles to handle the situation and safeguard the community.
“Tragically, while en route to Akinlalu, the team was ambushed by armed assailants, suspected to be the same group terrorising the community. During the sudden attack, two service rifles belonging to the Amotekun Corps were forcibly taken,” Yusuf said.
He further explained that additional operatives were sent to Akinlalu with the aim of approaching the situation peacefully, including plans to pay a courtesy visit to the traditional ruler.
“However, at the T-junction leading into Akinlalu, the road was barricaded by the assailants, who immediately opened fire, triggering a fierce gun battle that lasted over an hour. Despite the intensity, our operatives successfully overpowered the attackers. In the aftermath, three lives were confirmed lost, including individuals believed to be among the attackers. Three suspects were arrested, while several others sustained injuries and fled the scene.”
The Corps seized the two firearms stolen in the ambush, in addition to security uniforms and berets, from the hideout of the hoodlums.
Reacting to the incident, Osun Amotekun Corps Commander Isaac Omoyele denounced the attack and emphasized the agency’s resolve to protect lives and property.
“This cowardly ambush will not deter our operatives from carrying out their duties. The safety and security of our people remain our utmost priority. We will intensify our efforts to root out criminal elements threatening peace in our communities,” he said.
This incident is the second ambush involving Osun Amotekun to be reported this year.
