{"id":122801,"date":"2025-10-07T17:58:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=122801"},"modified":"2025-10-07T17:58:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T16:58:26","slug":"osun-seven-dead-as-police-detain-three-after-amotekun-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/osun-seven-dead-as-police-detain-three-after-amotekun-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Osun: Seven dead as Police detain three after Amotekun Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n
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The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects following a violent clash in Akinlalu, Ife North Local Government Area, that has claimed seven lives.<\/div>\n
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The tragic incident, which involved operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps, reportedly began when the security outfit attempted to recover weapons allegedly seized by suspected hoodlums.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0The confrontation quickly escalated into a deadly exchange, leaving seven people dead and several others injured.<\/div>\n
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Among the confirmed deceased are Ibrahim Oyebamiji (26), Sefiu Oyebamiji, and Abiola Olutayo, while the injured include Adeagbo Kadijat (22), Oke-Ila Oyebamiji (60), and Fayomi Toheeb (19).<\/div>\n
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Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan disclosed that the three suspects were being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Osogbo.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0He assured that a comprehensive investigation was underway to unravel the circumstances of the shooting and apprehend others linked to the attack.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe Command is investigating all aspects of this case\u00a0 from claims of assault and impersonation to allegations of unlawful possession of firearms,\u201d Gotan said.<\/div>\n
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Governor Ademola Adeleke has condemned the killings, describing the incident as \u201ctragic and unacceptable.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Through the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the governor directed a full-scale probe and promised that justice would be served.<\/div>\n
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Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Jimi Bada, also extended condolences to the bereaved families, assuring that the state would ensure accountability and fair prosecution of anyone found culpable.<\/div>\n
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The traditional ruler of Akinlalu, Oba Oloyede Aborisade, joined community leaders in appealing for calm, urging government and security agencies to ensure justice and prevent further unrest.<\/div>\n
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The Akinlalu community remains tense as police continue their investigation into the deadly clash that has left families in mourning and raised questions about the conduct of local security operatives.<\/div>\n
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