Amotekun Operative Dies After Alleged Attack by Soldier in Osun State

Incident Sparks Outrage as Security Forces Clash

OSOGBO, Nigeria – The Osun State Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has confirmed the tragic death of one of its operatives following an alleged violent attack by a Nigerian soldier on Saturday.

According to official statements, the incident occurred in the Ijeda area of Ijebu-Jesa around 5:45 p.m., resulting in the death of officer Peter Tope in the early hours of Sunday.

Details of the Attack

Isaac Omoyele, Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, provided harrowing details of the incident to journalists in Osogbo. The attack reportedly involved a recently recruited soldier who approached the Amotekun station in military camouflage.

“The soldier made uncomplimentary comments about our Corps before he and his accomplices launched an unprovoked attack on Officer Tope who was arriving on his motorcycle,” Commander Omoyele stated.

Eyewitness accounts describe how the assailants:

• Forcibly stopped the Amotekun operative
• Knocked him off his motorcycle
• Struck him repeatedly with a hard object to the head
• Left him bleeding profusely for approximately 20 minutes

Aftermath and Hospitalization

Following the brutal assault, other Amotekun personnel rushed the injured officer to Wesley Guild Hospital in Ilesa while simultaneously reporting the incident to the Ijebu-Jesa Divisional Police Headquarters.

“Despite all medical efforts to save his life, Officer Peter Samuel Tope succumbed to his injuries this morning,” Commander Omoyele confirmed with visible emotion.

Official Responses

The Osun State Police Command has acknowledged the incident through its spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, who confirmed that:

• The prime suspect is an Army Private
• The attack involved two Amotekun officials
• One victim died while the second remains hospitalized

“We have the suspect’s details and are working with military authorities to ensure justice is served,” DSP Ojelabi told the News Agency of Nigeria.

Calls for Justice

Commander Omoyele has demanded a comprehensive investigation into the matter, vowing that the Amotekun Corps will pursue all legal avenues to ensure the perpetrators face consequences.

“This was a cold-blooded attack on a security officer performing his lawful duties. We will not rest until justice is served for Officer Tope and his family,” Omoyele declared.

Broader Implications

The incident raises serious concerns about inter-agency relations among Nigeria’s security forces at a time when coordinated efforts are needed to address the nation’s security challenges.

Security analysts warn that such conflicts between formal military structures and state-backed security outfits could undermine counterinsurgency and crime prevention efforts across the country.

As investigations continue, residents of Ijebu-Jesa remain tense, with many calling for calm while authorities handle the sensitive matter.

For more details on this developing story, visit the original report at Daily Nigerian.