Friday, October 4 2024 -The Southwest Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has successfully foiled five kidnapping attempts within the past week.
The Ondo State Commander of the Corps,
Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading 20 suspected criminals
who were arrested for various crimes across the state at the Command’s
Headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital on Thursday.
Adeleye stated
that the suspects included a family of robbers, consisting of the husband,
wife, and their children.
He revealed that the Amotekun Rangers had, during
the week under review, been active in combing the forests across the state,
particularly in known flashpoints, to keep kidnappers at bay. He noted that,
apart from thwarting the kidnapping attempts, the Corps also managed to rescue
nine victims.
Adeleye highlighted that the Elegbeka axis, a
notorious area for criminal activities, had been effectively raided and secured
by the Corps’ operatives.
He assured the public that the
Rangers had successfully infiltrated the entire forest area around Elegbeka to
ensure the safety of commuters and safeguard lives and property.
“In the next few weeks, we are going
to dominate the Ala, Ago Oyinbo, Ogbese, Jugbere, and Ifon forests,” Adeleye
stated, expressing confidence that Amotekun’s proactive efforts would bring
respite to communities previously plagued by insecurity.
Adeleye further disclosed that a
28-year-old kidnapping suspect, identified as Usman Abubakar, was arrested in
Igbo Oba-Owo during one of the operations, adding that the suspect is currently
in custody undergoing interrogation.
The Amotekun Commander reiterated the
Corps’ resolve to make a significant impact on the security situation in the
state and urged residents to cooperate with security personnel by providing
timely and actionable information.
Continuing, Adeleye said: “We have
three minors who belong to a family—husband, wife, and children—specialising in
breaking into houses and stealing. For obvious reasons, we are not going to
parade the minors.
“They are aged between 12 and 15
years. Regarding the enforcement of law and order, we have 15 suspects today.
As for pending enforcement and infringements, nobody was arrested during the
week under review.
“On land and chieftaincy issues,
there were no infringements. Concerning the labour union, Ondo State has been
peaceful in the last week. In relation to anti-grazing and farmers-herders
clashes, only one suspect will be paraded today. As for human trafficking,
there are no cases.
“For kidnapping, we have one suspect.
He admitted to collecting two million naira from the victim and explained how
they shared it, as well as how it reached their godfathers.
“As for students’ affairs, everything has
been perfect in the last week, with no infringements. On militancy, there have
been no issues. Political and religious activities have also been without
problems. Regarding cultism, we have three suspects who were arrested with
charms, arms, and ammunition.”
The security chief added: “On average,
I want to say that the security situation in Ondo State is good.
“The infringement on the anti-open
grazing law involves Muhammed Abubakar, who was arrested in Ita-Ogbolu.
“There is a suspect who was arrested
in Akoko through the joint effort of the police, hunters, and Amotekun Corps.
We are reviewing the case, and the investigation continues.
“Regarding the theft of motorcycles,
we have Muyideen Olaleye. We also have Jimoh Sherif and Alex Idowu for
receiving stolen motorcycles
On the theft of cocoa and plantain,
we have Akinbinu Akinlolu. In Irun Akoko, we apprehended Bello Sunday.
“We have a family that specialises in breaking into houses, consisting of the husband, wife, and children—a family of robbers.” Destiny Johnson was arrested for breaking into a shop where phones were sold.
“For the theft of electrical cables
and wires, we apprehended Lekan Omotosho. The unfortunate part is that the
owner of the premises had done so much and was preparing to move into the
house, only to arrive and find out that the entire place had been vandalised.
“They removed the cables, melted them
down, and sold them as copper. On burglary, breaking, and entry, we apprehended
Michael Oluwafemi and Falana Augustine.
“With this analysis, I want to place
it on record that Ondo State is very safe for commuters, indigenes, and people
engaged in legitimate businesses.”
He, however, warned the citizens of
Ondo State to be cautious about what they purchase."May I please sound
this note of warning: do not buy second-hand products without collecting the
original, verifiable receipt of purchase.
“Due to the economic downturn, a lot of
economic crimes are taking place. Please do not fall prey to these criminals,”
he warned
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