Police in Oyo State has confirmed the arrest of an officer of the Amotekun Corps over the shooting of a police constabulary in the thigh in Oyo Town.
The Oyo State Police Command arrested one Ibrahim Ogundele for the alledged shooting on Saturday.
The suspect is currently being investigated at Ojongbodu Police Station.
The incident which led to the arrest was said to have happened at Sanga area of the ancient town of Oyo on Saturday.
Fatai Yekini is said to be receiving treatment at the Oyo State General Hospital, Owode area of the town.
Confirming the incident, the Oyo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Olugbenga Fadeyi, said the incident happened when the police officers at Ojongbodu Division were responding to calls to dislodge some youth who were staging a carnival against warnings.
Police Spokesperson said the Amotekun Corps personnel has been detained at the police station for further interrogation.
