Amotekun foils robbery attempt, rescues gunshot victim in Ogun

Sunday, June 8, 2025 - Operatives of the Ogun State Amotekun Corps, Ewekoro Command, has thwarted a robbery attempt and rescued a 28-year-old gunshot victim in Akinale town, in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State.

The victim identified as Opeyemi Olusanya, was shot at the upper region of his left limp, at about 1:20 am on Saturday.

According to the Corps Deputy Commander, Col. Tajudeen Bakare (rtd), the victim was found in the pool of his blood, and was rushed to an undisclosed private Hospital in Obada-Oko for urgent medical attention.

Bakare explained that the rescue mission followed a distress call from a member of the town.

He noted that the robbers, on sighting the officers attempted to flee in their wine-colored Kia Cerato operational vehicle with registration number KRD 840 JS belonging to one Ariwoola Abiola Wasiu of Ifesowapo Estate, Adunbu, Itori.

The Deputy Commander noted that the operational vehicle was recovered, while the robbers managed to escape into the nearby bush with valuables, including eight sophisticated mobile phones, two laptops, jewelry and N54,000 cash.

He said, “The robbery incident which a 28 year old man identified as Opeyemi Olusanya, was shot at the upper region of his left limp, took place around 1:20am was foiled by the team of Amotekun, Ewekoro Command.

“On arriving the scene, the thieves attempted to flee in their wine-colored Kia Cerato operational vehicle with registration number KRD 840 JS belonging to one Ariwoola Abiola Wasiu of Ifesowapo Estate, Adunbu, Itori.

“ At the sight of the combatant Amotekun operatives, the robbers took to their heels, made off with valuables, including eight sophisticated mobile phones, two laptops, jewelry and fifty four thousand naira cash, as they managed to escape into the nearby bush, leaving behind their operational vehicle”.

Bakare added that the recovered vehicle has been handed over to the Itori division of the Nigeria Police, and thorough investigation into the robbery and the escape of the robbers is ongoing.

He maintained that the prompt and proactive action of the Ogun State Amotekun Corps, is a testament to its commitment to protecting citizens and ensuring safety and security in the State.