Osun police release commissioner arrested over alleged shooting in Ilesa
The Osun police command has released the state Commissioner for Environment, Mayowa Anjorin, who was arrested over an alleged shooting at a political procession in Ilesa on Saturday.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed his release on Sunday.
“The commissioner has been released. He was released around 1:00 p.m. on bail. The Amotekun operative arrested alongside the commissioner and the gun found with him (the Amotekun operative) are still with us. However, investigation is still ongoing on the matter,” Mr Ojelabi said.
Police arrested Mr Anjorin over an alleged shooting that took place at a political procession in Ilesa on Saturday.
According to a statement by Ojelabi, suspected armed men in a government vehicle allegedly alighted and fired into the vicinity of an ongoing political procession in Ilesa.
He added that the armed men were reportedly dressed as personnel of the Osun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps.
He said three persons sustained gunshot injuries during the incident and were taken to the hospital for medical attention.
(NAN)
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