An operative of the Oyo State Security Network Agency otherwise known as Amotekun has shot a policeman, Fatai Yekini, in Oyo town.
The Amotekun officer identified as
Ibrahim Ogundele was said to have opened fire on one of the policemen
immediately they arrived at a carnival to dislodge attendees.
The incident was said to have
happened around 3 pm on Saturday around Sanga area of Oyo town.
It was gathered that the operative
was promptly arrested and has been put in police custody while the injured cop
is said to be receiving treatment in hospital.
The Police Public Relations Officer
in the state, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the incident when contacted.
He said, “This happened when police
personnel at Ojongbodu Division, Oyo were responding to calls to dislodge
recalcitrant youths staging carnival after several warnings that such should
not be staged.
“The Amotekun personnel has since been
arrested and currently being investigated at Ojongbodu Police station.”
- - Punch
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