Residents of Ila Ijesa, Ward 9, in Atakunmosa West Local Government Area of Osun State have been thrown into panic after suspected hoodlums reportedly invaded a mining site in the community, opened fire and killed a labourer identified simply as Abubakar.PUNCH Metrogathered from community sources on Monday that the attack occurred on July 10 when about 25 armed hoodlums, accompanied by suspected members of the Hunter Group of Nigeria, stormed the mining site.A community source, who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the incident, said the deceased was shot in the back while attempting to flee the attack.“By the time we got into town around 10 a.m., I heard that members of the Hunter Group of Nigeria had been brought in. They were in uniform, and four of them were there. Three were carrying guns, while others were armed with guns and cutlasses. They were about 25 in number.“We saw them return around 10:45 p.m. or 11 p.m. They had gone to perpetrate their evil. They arrested some of those working at the mining site.“They kept shooting. We later arranged for a vehicle to convey Abubakar’s body. We took photographs and led the police to the spot where he was killed.“Up till now, we have not heard of any arrests. The suspects are still moving freely, and we still see many of them around,” the source alleged.Another resident, identified simply as Ajagbe, claimed that some workers taken away during the attack had yet to return.Related NewsJUST IN: Tinubu appoints Fayose REA chairman, names 25 othersHoS exposes irregularities in PFIPC documents as Reps probe beginsReps probe: Fake agency accounts opened on OAGF directive have zero balance – CBN director“They conducted an autopsy and deposited the body in the morgue to establish the cause of death and aid the prosecution of those responsible.“But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. PUNCH Metrogathered from community sources on Monday that the attack occurred on July 10 when about 25 armed hoodlums, accompanied by suspected members of the Hunter Group of Nigeria, stormed the mining site.A community source, who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the incident, said the deceased was shot in the back while attempting to flee the attack.“By the time we got into town around 10 a.m., I heard that members of the Hunter Group of Nigeria had been brought in. They were in uniform, and four of them were there. Three were carrying guns, while others were armed with guns and cutlasses. They were about 25 in number.“We saw them return around 10:45 p.m. or 11 p.m. They had gone to perpetrate their evil. They arrested some of those working at the mining site.“They kept shooting. We later arranged for a vehicle to convey Abubakar’s body. We took photographs and led the police to the spot where he was killed.“Up till now, we have not heard of any arrests. The suspects are still moving freely, and we still see many of them around,” the source alleged.Another resident, identified simply as Ajagbe, claimed that some workers taken away during the attack had yet to return.Related NewsJUST IN: Tinubu appoints Fayose REA chairman, names 25 othersHoS exposes irregularities in PFIPC documents as Reps probe beginsReps probe: Fake agency accounts opened on OAGF directive have zero balance – CBN director“They conducted an autopsy and deposited the body in the morgue to establish the cause of death and aid the prosecution of those responsible.“But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. A community source, who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the incident, said the deceased was shot in the back while attempting to flee the attack.“By the time we got into town around 10 a.m., I heard that members of the Hunter Group of Nigeria had been brought in. They were in uniform, and four of them were there. Three were carrying guns, while others were armed with guns and cutlasses. They were about 25 in number.“We saw them return around 10:45 p.m. or 11 p.m. They had gone to perpetrate their evil. They arrested some of those working at the mining site.“They kept shooting. We later arranged for a vehicle to convey Abubakar’s body. We took photographs and led the police to the spot where he was killed.“Up till now, we have not heard of any arrests. The suspects are still moving freely, and we still see many of them around,” the source alleged.Another resident, identified simply as Ajagbe, claimed that some workers taken away during the attack had yet to return.Related NewsJUST IN: Tinubu appoints Fayose REA chairman, names 25 othersHoS exposes irregularities in PFIPC documents as Reps probe beginsReps probe: Fake agency accounts opened on OAGF directive have zero balance – CBN director“They conducted an autopsy and deposited the body in the morgue to establish the cause of death and aid the prosecution of those responsible.“But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. “By the time we got into town around 10 a.m., I heard that members of the Hunter Group of Nigeria had been brought in. They were in uniform, and four of them were there. Three were carrying guns, while others were armed with guns and cutlasses. They were about 25 in number.“We saw them return around 10:45 p.m. or 11 p.m. They had gone to perpetrate their evil. They arrested some of those working at the mining site.“They kept shooting. We later arranged for a vehicle to convey Abubakar’s body. We took photographs and led the police to the spot where he was killed.“Up till now, we have not heard of any arrests. The suspects are still moving freely, and we still see many of them around,” the source alleged.Another resident, identified simply as Ajagbe, claimed that some workers taken away during the attack had yet to return.Related NewsJUST IN: Tinubu appoints Fayose REA chairman, names 25 othersHoS exposes irregularities in PFIPC documents as Reps probe beginsReps probe: Fake agency accounts opened on OAGF directive have zero balance – CBN director“They conducted an autopsy and deposited the body in the morgue to establish the cause of death and aid the prosecution of those responsible.“But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. “We saw them return around 10:45 p.m. or 11 p.m. They had gone to perpetrate their evil. They arrested some of those working at the mining site.“They kept shooting. We later arranged for a vehicle to convey Abubakar’s body. We took photographs and led the police to the spot where he was killed.“Up till now, we have not heard of any arrests. The suspects are still moving freely, and we still see many of them around,” the source alleged.Another resident, identified simply as Ajagbe, claimed that some workers taken away during the attack had yet to return.Related NewsJUST IN: Tinubu appoints Fayose REA chairman, names 25 othersHoS exposes irregularities in PFIPC documents as Reps probe beginsReps probe: Fake agency accounts opened on OAGF directive have zero balance – CBN director“They conducted an autopsy and deposited the body in the morgue to establish the cause of death and aid the prosecution of those responsible.“But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. “They kept shooting. We later arranged for a vehicle to convey Abubakar’s body. We took photographs and led the police to the spot where he was killed.“Up till now, we have not heard of any arrests. The suspects are still moving freely, and we still see many of them around,” the source alleged.Another resident, identified simply as Ajagbe, claimed that some workers taken away during the attack had yet to return.Related NewsJUST IN: Tinubu appoints Fayose REA chairman, names 25 othersHoS exposes irregularities in PFIPC documents as Reps probe beginsReps probe: Fake agency accounts opened on OAGF directive have zero balance – CBN director“They conducted an autopsy and deposited the body in the morgue to establish the cause of death and aid the prosecution of those responsible.“But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. “Up till now, we have not heard of any arrests. The suspects are still moving freely, and we still see many of them around,” the source alleged.Another resident, identified simply as Ajagbe, claimed that some workers taken away during the attack had yet to return.Related NewsJUST IN: Tinubu appoints Fayose REA chairman, names 25 othersHoS exposes irregularities in PFIPC documents as Reps probe beginsReps probe: Fake agency accounts opened on OAGF directive have zero balance – CBN director“They conducted an autopsy and deposited the body in the morgue to establish the cause of death and aid the prosecution of those responsible.“But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. Another resident, identified simply as Ajagbe, claimed that some workers taken away during the attack had yet to return.Related NewsJUST IN: Tinubu appoints Fayose REA chairman, names 25 othersHoS exposes irregularities in PFIPC documents as Reps probe beginsReps probe: Fake agency accounts opened on OAGF directive have zero balance – CBN director“They conducted an autopsy and deposited the body in the morgue to establish the cause of death and aid the prosecution of those responsible.“But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. “They conducted an autopsy and deposited the body in the morgue to establish the cause of death and aid the prosecution of those responsible.“But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. “But the workers taken away during the attack have still not been released,” he said.Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. Meanwhile, in a petition dated July 11 and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police, a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent on Monday, the Special Assistant to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Femi Oluwasanmi, called for a thorough investigation into the killing and a string of violent attacks in the area.The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. The petition stated that the deceased’s body had been recovered by police officers and taken to the Osu Police Station for investigation.It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. It added that the killing was not an isolated incident, recalling that in June 2026, a resident, Ajayi Folorunsho of nearby Farebami Town, narrowly escaped death after unidentified assailants attacked his home.According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. According to the petition, the recurring attacks have created fear and anxiety among residents, raising concerns over their safety and the possibility of further deterioration of security in the area.It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. It urged the Inspector-General of Police to order a comprehensive and impartial investigation into the killing and previous attacks and ensure that those responsible were brought to justice.When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed. When contacted on Monday, the spokesperson for the Osun State Police Command, Abiodun Ojelabi, did not answer calls or respond to a WhatsApp message seeking comments as of the time this report was filed.