Friday, July 18, 2025 - The Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested a tailor and commercial motorcyclist, Lekan Bakare, 29, for allegedly r3ping a 35-year-old woman in the Alusekere area of Ede.
The State Commander of Amotekun, Chief Dr. Adekunle Isaac
Omoyele, disclosed this while parading Bakare alongside two other suspects
before newsmen in Osogbo.
Narrating her ordeal, the victim said Bakare deceived her
into visiting his residence on the pretext of helping her search for her
missing ward.
Upon arrival, he reportedly brandished a locally made pistol
and a knife, with which he threatened her before forcefully r3ping her.
Following the survivor’s swift report, Amotekun operatives
launched an immediate manhunt and arrested the suspect, who has since confessed
to the crime during interrogation.
He further disclosed that the Corps apprehended two suspects
over alleged involvement in burglary, and theft of valuables worth millions of
naira.
The suspects were arrested during a series of coordinated
intelligence-led operations carried out by the Corps across various locations
in the state.
Omoyele disclosed that one of the suspects, 30-year-old
bricklayer Kayode Adekunle, allegedly broke into an uncompleted residential
building in a new site area of Osogbo where he carted away electrical tools and
wiring materials valued at approximately N2.5 million.
Commander Omoyele explained that the suspect took advantage
of his familiarity with the construction site to gain access after work hours,
saying operatives, through discreet surveillance, traced and arrested him at
his residence where the stolen items were recovered.
In a similar operation, 23-year-old tailor, Lawal Musa, a
native of Kaduna but residing in the Sabo area of Osogbo, was arrested for
stealing household items including a flat-screen television, electrical cables,
and two standing fans, with a total estimated value of over N800,000.
Upon interrogation, Lawal reportedly confessed to the crime,
revealing that he sold the stolen items to a buyer identified as “Rilwan,” who
is also based in the Sabo area. According to him, he sold the television for
N27,000 and the two fans for N30,000 — prices far below their actual
value.
Commander Omoyele stated that the cases have been
transferred to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and
prosecution.
He reassured residents of the Corps’ continued resolve to
rid the state of criminal elements and maintain public safety.
“These arrests are a clear testament to our zero-tolerance
stance on crime in Osun State,” Omoyele said.
“We urge members of the public to continue supporting our
operations by volunteering timely and credible information. Together, we shall
make Osun a safe haven for all."
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