Operatives of the Ogun State Security Network, code named Amotekun, have thwarted a robbery attempt in the Ewekoro area of the State.
The timely intervention followed a swift response to a distress call from a member of the public from Akinale Town in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State during the early hours of Saturday, June 7, 2025.
The victim, a 28 year old man, identified as Opeyemi Olusanya, was shot at the upper region of his left limp, took place around 1:20 AM, but was foiled by the team of Amotekun, Ewekoro Command.
Deputy Corps Commander, Retired Colonel T.T Bakare, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, said the incident occurred around 1:20am
Bakare explained that the victim was found in his pool of blood as a result of the gunshot wound sustained during the robbery attack.
The Deputy Corp Commander explained that the Amotekun operatives who arrived at the scene immediately prevented the thieves while attempting to flee in their wine-colored Kia Cerato operational vehicle marked 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, jewelries and fifty four thousand naira cash (₦54,000:00), as they managed to escape into the nearby bush, leaving behind their operational vehicle which has since been handed over to the Itori Division of the Nigeria Police, who has since collaborated with the Amotekun to initiate a thorough investigation into the robbery and the escape of the robbers.
“Olusanya, the gunshot victim, found in the pool of his blood, has been promptly rushed to an undisclosed private Hospital in Obada-Oko area for urgent medical treatment.
Meanwhile, the local community has praised the prompt and proactive action of the Ogun State Amotekun Corps, highlighting their effort as a testament to commitment to protecting citizens.
They emphasised on the all-time quick response to distress calls as important steps towards ensuring safety and security in the State.
