Disappointment as Osun Amotekun Shields Officer Accused of Extortion...Arrests Influencer Over Video Exposing Officer’s Extortion

 

It is both disappointing and disheartening that the Osun State Amotekun Corps a security outfit established to protect residents is now being accused of shielding one of its officers involved in extortion, rather than taking swift and just action.

Following the public revelation of a young man’s ordeal in which he was allegedly extorted of ₦6,700 by an Amotekun officer, Omolara Bunmi Ogundeji, via her OPay account (08055795339) many expected the agency to act with integrity, investigate the incident, recover the money, and discipline the officer involved.

Instead, in a move that has shocked many, Amotekun issued a press statement that not only failed to address the extortion allegation but also attempted to discredit the victim and undermine his credibility conveniently ignoring the officer’s actions.

This represents a disturbing departure from Amotekun’s core mandate, to protect citizens, not harass or exploit them. Nowhere has the Osun State Government authorized Amotekun to collect money from citizens or operate as a revenue-generating agency.

The victim has since provided credible evidence of the transaction, yet leadership within the Corps has chosen silence and deflection over transparency and accountability.

Reacting to the press statement of Amotekun, the victim said:

“There are some falsehoods in the press release. I was not questioned by anyone. I am the rightful owner of the motorcycle it belongs to me. I have all the documents, receipts, and the agreement from the person who sold it to me. No one asked me for any papers. I had everything with me, yet they claimed the motorcycle isn’t mine and that I couldn’t provide proof. They have unfairly tarnished my name with these false accusations.”

The emotional statement raises serious concerns about the Corps’ internal practices and how complaints against its personnel are handled. The victim is now demanding justice and a retraction of the misleading claims made against him.

We call on the leadership of Osun Amotekun to:

 • Retract the press statement that maligned the victim,

 • Take disciplinary action against Officer Omolara Bunmi Ogundeji, and

 • Most importantly, recover and return the extorted funds.

Trust is earned through transparency and fairness. If Amotekun intends to maintain credibility and public trust in Osun State, it must act now not protect wrongdoing.

A social media storm erupted last night following the reported arrest of popular influencer Taiwo Olaore by operatives of the Amotekun Corps. 

Olaore was said to have been picked up after posting a video allegedly exposing an Amotekun officer in the Ikotun area extorting ₦6,700 from a member of the public.

The arrest, which sparked swift backlash online, led to Olaore’s eventual release after significant public pressure.

While the Amotekun Corps has yet to release an official statement detailing the circumstances of the arrest, the timing and content of Olaore’s post have led many to believe the two incidents are connected.

The incident has raised serious legal and ethical questions among Osun State residents. 

Can Amotekun legally detain individuals over civil matters such as online content? Does their mandate permit such arrests? Many critics view the move as a possible attempt to suppress free speech and shield misconduct within the corps.

Calls are growing for clarity from the Amotekun leadership and legal authorities on the limits of the corps’ powers, particularly in cases involving press freedom and civil rights.

Source: Osogbo Updates on Facebook 

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