The Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun, in Oyo state has confirmed that two of its operatives from Ilesiwaju Local Government Area of the state were attacked by some ‘misguided youths’.
Oyo Amotekun also informed that though, there was no loss of life, but the officers were severely injured and are in critical condition at an undisclosed hospital.
It added that vehicles belonging to Itesiwaju Area Command were completely vandalized .
The state Command, in a statement issued on Monday explained, “On the 23rd of January 2021, two of our operatives from Itesiwaju LGA were travelling to Ago-Are enroute Tede were brutally attacked without provocation.
“They were granted free passage at Ago -Are end upon the explanation that they were from Itesiwaju LG and are on routine mission.
“However, at Tede end some misguided youths attacked the operatives with guns, matchetes and axes.
“Though there was no loss of life, our two operatives were severely injured and are in critical condition at the hospital.
“Unfortunately, after this unprovoked attack and assault, our vehicles belonging to Itesiwaju Area Command were completely vandalised and damaged”, the statement concluded.
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