Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, paraded 35 men over their alleged involvement in various criminal activities across the state.
The parade took place on Monday, March 30, at the Amotekun
headquarters in Akure, Ondo state.
According to the corps’ commander, Akogun Adetunji, the
suspects were apprehended in different locations within the 18 local government
areas of Ondo State over the course of a week.
Adetunji added that the suspects were involved in crimes
including kidnapping, theft, attempted r@pe, and human trafficking.
Adetunji said, “Today, we are parading a total of 35
suspects. These suspects include individuals involved in various criminal
activities. We arrested 19 for breaking law and order, three for human
trafficking, 11 for kidnapping, and two for r@pe.
“Regarding human trafficking, three suspects defrauded a
victim of about 1.4 million cedis under the pretext of bringing someone from
Togo to Nigeria to help secure a Canadian visa. The victim was held hostage for
about two weeks before escaping and reporting to Amotekun. Operatives recovered
the money and passports, which were returned to the victim, who has been
reunited with her family.”
He added that 11 suspects were linked to kidnapping-related
cases in Akure and other local government areas.
He also noted that criminal activities have reduced
significantly since the enforcement of a night-time ban on commercial
motorcycles (Okada), leading to fewer house break-ins and related crimes.
Adetunji continued, “Six suspects were involved in stealing
motorcycles. They reportedly used weapons such as sticks to attack riders
before dispossessing them of their motorcycles. They dismantled the stolen
motorcycles and sold them as spare parts. The suspects have been arrested and
will be made to reassemble the motorcycles.”
He also narrated a swift response to a distress call in Owo,
where a Lexus Jeep was stolen.
“Roads leading in and out of the town were cordoned off, and
the vehicle was successfully recovered within hours,” Adetunji said.
On the enforcement of the commercial motorcycle night
operation ban, the Amotekun Corps revealed that over 120 motorcycles had been
impounded across the 18 LGAs for violating the directive. The corps also
reported that about 14,000 Okada riders have registered with the agency, and
registration is still ongoing.
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