OYO: 21-year-old shot dead by Amotekun officer in Mokola

RESIDENTS of Mokola in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, are yet to come to terms with the death of a 21-year-old youth, Tosin Thomas, who was killed by the bullet from the gun of an officer of the Oyo State Security Network Agency also known as Operation Amotekun.

It was not clear what led to the shooting but it was gathered that the tragic event happened on Wednesday night while the deceased was returning home from.work.

Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Olugbenga Fadeyi, confirmed the incident in a statement.

He said, “A report was received from one Alamu Timothy ‘m’ at Mokola Police Station today 14/01/2021 about 0910 HRS, and alleged that one Tosin Thomas ‘m’ 21 years of Ode Olo area of Ibadan while going home at Total Filling Station, Mokola, Ibadan.

“He was going home on 13/01/2021 at about 1130 hours and was hit by bullets from a gun fired by Amotekun operatives.

“He was rushed to University College Hospital for immediate medical attention and thereafter was confirmed dead by medical personnel. An investigation has commenced into the matter and further development shall unfold.