Friday, September 12, 2025 - A 56-year-old beer parlour operator in Ondo state, Ayo Akinpelu, has been arrested by the Amotekun command in Ipetu-Ijes community for stealing goats which he says he uses to make the goat meat pepper soup he sells in his beer parlour.
A statement issued by command spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, on
Thursday in Osogbo, stated that the suspects was apprehended with the stolen
goat hidden in his Lexus Jeep after some residents tipped the command.
Akinpelu was reportedly stopped by vigilant members of the
community who insisted on inspecting the vehicle, leading to the discovery of
the animals. Unable to provide a credible explanation, the suspect was
immediately handed over to the Amotekun operatives, who swiftly responded to
the scene.
“During
interrogation, Akinpelu confessed to the crime and further revealed that he has
been involved in goat theft for over seven years.
I used the
stolen goat to prepare pepper soup and served unsuspecting customers at my beer
parlour in Ondo town. I tricked the goat with salt, which rendered them less
aggressive before putting them in the car.
It was also reported that the suspect confirmed that he
frequently travelled to Osun communities to steal goats for his illicit
business.
The Corps Commander of the Osun Amotekun, Isaac Omoyele,
confirmed the arrest and praised the swift action of the residents of
Ipetu-Ijesa.
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