Amotekun arrests 27 for kidnapping, others in Ondo 

Map of Ondo State

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as the Amotekun Corps, announced the arrest of 27 individuals involved in various crimes, including kidnapping, theft, murder, and burglary, across the state.

During a parade of the suspects at the Amotekun headquarters in Akure on Tuesday, the state’s Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, stated, “Today, we have a total of 27 suspects on parade. In the last two weeks across the state, we have 27 suspects involved in law-breaking activities.”

He noted that while there were a few isolated kidnapping incidents near state borders, “the entire 18 local governments is at peace.”

Adeleye assured that the state remains “peaceful and community-friendly, investment-friendly,” with Amotekun rangers stationed in farmlands and government forest reserves to prevent any disturbances.

He cited specific cases, including a 30-year-old involved in cultism and attempted murder of law enforcement agents, and a 42-year-old, Gbenro, who attacked Amotekun officers.

He also reported that Samuel Peter, 21, was charged with attempted murder, and Akimade Friday allegedly murdered a 65-year-old man.

Adeleye highlighted other cases, such as Segun Owolabi, 20, who reportedly specialized in motorcycle theft, and a gang of young men aged between 22 and 25, involved in house burglaries. He named individuals, including Toba, Pelumi, Ogumade, and Oriade, connected to these thefts.

Declaring the state as generally peaceful, Adeleye noted that the corps had successfully resolved several minor issues within the communities, including five cases of clashes between herders and farmers.

He explained, “The herders volunteered to pay for the cost of what they destroyed and equally paid the fine of government for the infringement.”