The Osun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps has been left reeling after a violent mob attack on its Egbedore Local Government Command headquarters in Awo. The incident, which occurred on Monday, March 23, 2026, resulted in injuries to officers, destruction of property, and the theft of firearms. Eyewitness accounts reveal that a group of hoodlums, mobilized by a suspect with a prior grudge, launched a coordinated attack on the Amotekun command. The attackers, reportedly numbering in the hundreds, vandalized office infrastructure, destroyed operational equipment, and inflicted injuries on officers who attempted to defend the premises.
The intensity of the attack was only matched by the bravery of the Amotekun personnel, who managed to repel the assailants and restore order. Five suspects were apprehended at the scene and have since been transferred to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Awo for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The Osun Amotekun Corps has condemned the attack, describing it as a brazen act of lawlessness and a direct assault on the state's security architecture. Authorities have assured the public that efforts are underway to recover the stolen weapons and bring all perpetrators to justice.
The brazen attack on the Amotekun office in Osun is a stark reminder of the fragile state of security in Nigeria. The fact that a group of hoodlums could mobilize and launch such a coordinated attack on a security agency is a worrying trend that needs to be addressed. As Nigerians, we must stand in solidarity with the Amotekun personnel and demand justice for the perpetrators of this heinous act.
