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Adekunle Omoyele survives deadly Osun ambush
Adekunle Omoyele survives a deadly assassination attempt as gunmen ambush the Osun Amotekun commander in Osogbo, leaving his car riddled with bullets.
Adekunle Omoyele survives Osun assassination attempt, following a late-night ambush by unknown gunmen in Osogbo on Monday, sparking fears over targeted violence against security officials.
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The Osun Amotekun Corps commander was attacked around 10:05 p.m. along Ikirun Road, opposite Charity Hotel, as he drove home alone after work. According to a statement by the Corps spokesperson, Mr Abass Yusuf, the assailants opened fire, riddling Omoyele’s car with bullets.
“It is deeply troubling that a commander of Amotekun could be targeted in such a coordinated and vicious manner,” Yusuf said.
In a chilling follow-up, about 15 masked men were also reported to have stormed Omoyele’s private residence later that same night. Eyewitnesses said the attackers arrived in a Hilux van and a Toyota Highlander SUV, raising suspicions of a well-planned operation.
The commander sustained gunshot wounds and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical facility under protective security watch.
Yusuf stressed that this was not just an attack on an individual, but a strike at the symbol of local security in the state.
“The attack raises serious questions about the rising insecurity and the safety of those entrusted with protecting our communities,” he added.
He urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, and to report any suspicious movements to law enforcement agencies.
The case has been reported to the Ota-Efun Police Division, and investigations are ongoing.
Meanwhile, tensions remain high in Osun State following recent controversies involving the Amotekun Corps.
Governor Ademola Adeleke has already ordered a full investigation into the alleged killing of residents by Amotekun operatives in Akinlalu community. A government delegation has been sent to the area to assess the situation.
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As insecurity spreads, Monday’s assassination attempt on Adekunle Omoyele underscores the growing risks facing security leaders in Nigeria’s volatile regions.
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The Nigerian Army is sending 600 soldiers to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training to improve combat readiness
The Nigerian Army has commenced the deployment of 600 personnel to India for specialised jungle and mountain warfare training aimed at improving troops’ combat readiness and ability to operate in difficult terrain.
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The first batch of 300 soldiers departed the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday, October 22, aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft, a C-17 and an Airbus A321.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, announced the deployment in a statement on Friday.
According to the statement, the training is intended to enhance troops’ operational effectiveness in challenging environments and strengthen the Army’s capacity to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
“The training underscores the COAS’s commitment to building a professional, adaptable and combat-ready force capable of confronting terrorists, insurgents and other criminal elements operating in forests, mountainous areas and other challenging environments,” the statement said.
The statement said the deployment was initiated by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, as part of efforts to improve personnel development, realistic training and operational effectiveness.
It added that the programme aligned with Shaibu’s command philosophy, which prioritises combat readiness and the development of a resilient, mission-ready force.
The Coordinator of the Nigerian Military Training Support and Advisory Team at Army Headquarters, Department of Army Training, Major General UG Yusuf, represented the Army chief at the departure ceremony.
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria also witnessed the departure.
The Army said arrangements were underway to transport the remaining 300 personnel to India to complete the planned deployment.
The specialised training is expected to strengthen the soldiers’ ability to operate in forests, mountainous regions and other difficult environments where conventional military operations can pose additional challenges.
The initiative is also expected to reinforce defence cooperation between Nigeria and India.
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The Army said the deployment reflected its commitment to developing personnel capable of responding to security threats while safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and protecting lives and property.
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