Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in Osun State have arrested the Director of Operations of the Amotekun Corps, Joseph Olagunju, allegedly in possession of police uniform, axes, cutlasses and other weapons.
The arrest occurred near the Old Garage area of Osogbo, where members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) were protesting against their chairman, Nurudeen Alowonle, over alleged involvement in election-related violence ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Police operatives intercepted the Amotekun Director of Operations while he was driving an unmarked grey Toyota Sienna conveying other Amotekun personnel.
According to eyewitnesses, Olagunju identified himself, but police officers questioned why he was wearing trousers belonging to the Nigeria Police Force, a question he reportedly could not answer.
The officers then searched the vehicle, prompting the other armed Amotekun personnel to flee the scene, leaving Olagunju behind.
During the search, police reportedly recovered axes, cutlasses and other weapons from the vehicle. The officers also questioned the purpose of the weapons.
Olagunju was subsequently disarmed, ordered to remove his black ballistic vest and taken away by armed police officers in two patrol vehicles.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said he had not yet been briefed on the incident but promised to provide details later.
The Public Relations Officer of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Yusuf Idowu, also promised to find out and revert.
