The Omoluabi Progressives, a political group backed by the ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has condemned the the recent killing of some residents of Akinlalu Community by operatives of the Amotekun Corps.
“The reckless shooting by operatives of the Osun State Amotekun Corps in Akinlalu Village, Ife North Local Government, which led to the needless loss of innocent lives and inflicted untold trauma on the community,” the group said through a statement signed by its Publicity and Organising Secretary, Oluwaseun Abosede.
“We condemn, in the strongest terms, this act of lawlessness and lack of professional restraint on the part of those entrusted with the duty of protecting our people. It is most disheartening that the Amotekun security outfit established to safeguard lives and property could descend into such a level of indiscriminate violence against the very citizens it is meant to defend.”
It further said Adeleke should be held responsible for the misconduct of his employees, urging the State Government to immediately caution Amotekun operatives, investigate the heinous incident, and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
“To the good people of Akinlalu, we extend our heartfelt sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost their loved ones, the injured, and all residents who have been thrown into fear and mourning.
May God grant the departed eternal rest, comfort the bereaved, and heal the wounded hearts. Losing three children from one family by any standard is calamitous.
“We demand that justice be served to those who lost their loved ones; that those who are receiving treatment in hospitals be given the best medical care; that families whose property were destroyed and looted by the rampaging operatives be adequately compensated; and, most importantly, that the perpetrators of this heinous act be identified, prosecuted, and brought to book without delay,” the group said.
