Bandit Attack in Osun: Community Leader Killed, Former Customs Officer Abducted

Following a brutal attack by armed bandits on Monday night, which resulted in the death of the town’s non-indigenous leader and the kidnapping of Mr. Emmanuel Owolabi, a former customs officer, from his home, residents of Ora Igbomina in Ifedayo Local Government Area, Osun State, were thrown into panic.

According to eyewitnesses, the attackers invaded the old town, which is close to the borders of Kwara and Ekiti States, in huge numbers and took over the area for several hours after firing multiple gunshots.
Fearing kidnapping, hundreds of locals were compelled to leave their houses due to the onslaught.

Residents in Akisa and the neighboring areas of the town were frightened by the violence and talked about it in private groups.

According to reports, local security personnel and community vigilantes made an effort to fend off the assailants, but their attempts were hindered by the criminals’ superior armament.

The Amotekun Corps, local hunters, and vigilantes are currently searching the surrounding woodlands in an effort to locate the bandits and secure the release of the kidnapped former customs officer, according to High Chief Isaac Fadipe, the Inurin of Ora Igbomina territory, who verified the attack.

He emphasized the need to bolster the town with more armed security guards and urged state security agencies and Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke to act immediately.

Fadipe stated, “We want the government to act quickly on the security of the people because we are living in constant fear.”

More officers have been sent to the area, according to the Osun State Police Command.

Following the event, police officers and volunteers promptly chased the attackers, according to Police Public Relations Officer Mr. Abiodun Ojelabi.

He said that one person was shot during the assault, but the death happened in Kwara State, which is located over the border. Ojelabi stated, “We are working hard to rescue the victim.”