Re: Allegations Against Osun Amotekun Operatives Over Motorcycle Incident In Osogbo
NEWS UPDATE
The Osun State Amotekun Corps wishes to categorically refute the misleading allegations circulating on social media alleging that operatives of the Corps recklessly pursued and knocked down a motorcyclist and passenger into a ditch in Osogbo.
To set the record straight, the video currently being circulated online is not a recent incident. The footage is from an event that occurred on December 19 in the Lameco area of Osogbo.
Contrary to claims of reckless driving or deliberate pursuit by Amotekun operatives, The motorcyclist was wrongfully attempting to overtake Amotekun vehicle from the right while the Amotekun vehicle was trying to maintain the right lane. That was when the had collision the operational vehicle.
Immediately after the incident, the sympathizer applea to the operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps and they acted responsibly by promptly conveying the injured motorcyclist and passenger to the hospital, where they received medical attention. The Corps also paid for their medical bills, and the matter was amicably resolved at the time.
The renewed circulation of this old and already-settled incident is therefore unwarranted, misleading, and mischievous. It appears to be a deliberate attempt to misinform the public, undermine the integrity of the Osun Amotekun Corps, and cast a state security agency in bad light.
The Osun Amotekun Corps remains committed to professionalism, accountability, and the protection of lives and property across the state. Members of the public are urged to disregard the false narrative surrounding the video and to always verify information from credible and official sources.
Signed,
Yusuf Idowu Abass
Public Relations Officer
Osun Amotekun Corps