Osun: Amotekun arrests two for attempted murder

THE Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested two men in connection with an alleged attempted murder and violent attack on a woman working on her farm in Iwo Farm, an area located along the boundary between Osun and Oyo States.

The suspects, identified as Fatai Balogun, 55, and Rafiu Adesola Balogun, 52, were arrested on Friday, August 28, 2026, following an emergency distress call from residents and farmers in the area who alerted the Iwo Command of the Osun Amotekun Corps to the incident.

Voice Air Media gathered that the suspects allegedly attacked the woman while she was working on her farm and attempted to forcefully chase her away from the farmland. During the attack, the suspects were allegedly armed with a barrel gun and a cutlass, while the woman raised an alarm for help.

Her distress call attracted the attention of other people working in the area, who immediately contacted officers of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Iwo Command.

Acting swiftly on the information, operatives of the Corps moved to the scene, where they reportedly confronted and overpowered the suspects. The two men were subsequently arrested, with the barrel gun and cutlass allegedly recovered from them.

The suspects were thereafter taken to the Osun Amotekun Corps Headquarters in Osogbo for questioning.

During interrogation, the suspects allegedly confessed to attacking the woman. Preliminary questioning indicated that the woman was allegedly beaten with a cutlass and other implements during the confrontation, while the suspects were also accused of terrorising other residents and farmers in the area.

Confirming the incident, the Corps Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, commended members of the public for promptly alerting security operatives and praised the officers of the Iwo Command for their swift response.

He described the incident as a serious act of criminality and expressed concern over the alleged attempt to forcefully remove the woman from her farm.

According to him, the intervention of the Corps prevented the situation from escalating further.

“Our men were alerted by members of the public about the criminal activities of these suspects, who allegedly attacked a woman working on her farm and attempted to forcefully chase her away.

“Our operatives responded immediately to the distress call and moved to the scene, where they were able to overpower and arrest the suspects with a cutlass and a barrel gun.

“If our men had not arrived at the scene on time, the situation could have resulted in the death of the woman. We commend the people who raised the alarm and contacted the Corps promptly.”

The Corps Commander reiterated the commitment of the Osun Amotekun Corps to protecting residents, farmers and communities across the state, particularly those living and working in areas vulnerable to criminal activities.

He further warned individuals engaging in violent attacks, intimidation and other criminal acts that security agencies would continue to work closely with members of the public to identify and apprehend perpetrators.

Following the completion of the preliminary investigation by the Osun Amotekun Corps, the two suspects were transferred to the Zone 11 Police Command, Osogbo, for further interrogation, investigation and prosecution in accordance with the law.

The Corps also appealed to residents and farmers across the state to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and criminal activities to the appropriate security authorities.

The Osun Amotekun Corps reaffirmed its determination to continue collaborating with other security agencies and members of the public to maintain peace and protect lives and property throughout Osun State.