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DPO shoots Amotekun corps, detains two others

Two personnel of Amotekun have been allegedly detained and another one shot by the divisional police officer in ile igbon, Surulere local government area of Oyo state.

It was gathered that the amotekun officers Olatunji Mayowa and Jenyo Isiaka had arrested a herdsman that was alleged to have set a farmland ablaze.

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It was also gathered that the D.P.O. ,Adepoju Ayodeji on hearing the story ordered the arrest and detention of the Amotekun officers.

A source told our correspondent that Seven Amotekun officials went to the Ile- Igbon Division, to effect the release of their two members that were detained.

As the leader of the Amotekun was discussing with the Police Station Guard, the D.P.O. allegedly rushed out, snatched an AK 47 Rifle from an Officer standing by, and shot at the amotekun.

Job Adewale was allegedly hit at close range on the right leg,
while the detained officers Olatunji Mayowa and Jenyo Isiaka and the complainant were still in the Police Cell in Ile- Igbon Division.

Reacting to the incident the Oyo state police public relations officer,olugbenga Fadeyi said the DPO shot in self defence.

Reacting the amotekun commandant in Oyo state olayinka Olayanju confirmed the incident

Mr Olayanju said the injured officer is receiving treatment at ogbomosho teaching hospital.

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