A soldier in the Nigerian Army has attacked and killed a member of the Amotekun Corps, Peter Samuel, 35, in Ijeda, Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State.
According to the Osun State Amotekun Corps Commandant, Adekunle Omoyele, the incident occurred on Saturday, June 26, and the victim died in the early hours of Sunday while receiving treatment at the hospital.
In a statement released on Sunday, July 27, the Corps spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, quoted Omoyele as alleging that the soldier, identified only as Fiyinoluwa, launched the attack on Samuel without provocation.
Omoyele further claimed that the soldier, who was recently recruited into the Army, had boasted that he joined the military to ‘deal with’ Amotekun operatives.
“Fiyinfoluwa, dressed in military camouflage, approached the Amotekun station in Ijebu-Jesa with hostile intent. He declared that part of his reason for joining the army was to “deal decisively” with Amotekun personnel,” Omoyele said.
“Shortly after, while Officer Peter was riding a motorcycle, the soldier and unidentified accomplices stopped him and launched a violent attack.
“The assailants struck Tope on the head with a blunt object, causing him to fall from the bike. The brutal assault reportedly lasted for about 20 minutes, with no intervention, leaving Tope in a pool of blood.
“After the attack, the soldier fled the scene on a commercial motorcycle. Local Amotekun officers responded swiftly, rushed the injured officer to Wesley Hospital in Ilesa, and informed the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ijebu-Jesa. A report was also made to Lt. Col. Yunusa Isyaku at the Engineering Cantonment in Ede.
“Unfortunately, despite efforts to save his life, Peter Samuel succumbed to his injuries early Sunday morning,” he added.
Omoyele added that a thorough investigation has been launched to uncover the details of the attack and guarantee that the perpetrators are identified and prosecuted..
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