Labourer killed and workers missing after Osun mining site attack
Residents of Ila Ijesa in Atakunmosa West, Osun State, are in shock after a violent attack at a local mining site. Suspected hoodlums, reportedly accompanied by members of the Hunter Group of Nigeria, stormed the site and killed a labourer named Abubakar. Several workers were taken away and have not yet returned. A petition has been sent to authorities, urging a thorough investigation into the incident and previous attacks in the area.
What happened
- The attack occurred on July 10 when about 25 armed hoodlums invaded the mining site and killed Abubakar as he tried to escape.
- Some workers were abducted during the attack and remain missing, according to local residents.
- A petition dated July 11 was sent to the Inspector-General of Police by Femi Oluwasanmi, Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, calling for a comprehensive investigation.
- The petition referenced a previous attack in June 2026, where Ajayi Folorunsho narrowly escaped death in Farebami Town.
- Police have recovered the deceased’s body, but no arrests have been made, and the suspects are reportedly still at large.
