Individuals suspected to be Yoruba nation agitators, clad in military uniforms and masks, launched an audacious attempt to infiltrate key government buildings at the Oyo State Government secretariat.
These assailants, arriving in buses adorned with flags indicative of secessionist affiliations, targeted the Governor’s office and the state House of Assembly complex, aiming to force their way into these critical infrastructures.
Eyewitness accounts detail how the morning tranquility was shattered by the arrival of these armed men, prompting an immediate response from security agencies.
The situation escalated as sounds of gunfire echoed through the vicinity, signaling a confrontation between the invaders and the state’s security apparatus.
The combined efforts of the police stationed at the Governor’s Office, operatives from the South-West Security Network known as Amotekun, and additional security reinforcements were pivotal in thwarting the attack.
Despite the chaos, the motive behind this bold incursion remains shrouded in mystery, especially given the timing during a period when the secretariat was largely deserted.
The swift and effective response of the security forces ensured the arrest of some of the agitators, with social media platforms circulating visuals of one suspect in military attire being detained by the police
