The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has apprehended at least 95 individuals suspected of various criminal activities across the state’s 18 local government areas.
The arrests were made possible through collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps the Department of State Services, and the Nigerian Army, according to the Amotekun Commander in Ondo State, Akogun Adeleye.
Speaking to journalists in Akure on Sunday, Adeleye said the suspects were allegedly involved in crimes such as kidnapping, theft, burglary, and illegal mining.
Some of the suspects identified include Victor, 31; Jonathan, 34; Akpan, 35; Aliu, 27; Sanni, 20; Adeoye, 44; Ayodeji, 50; Abdullahi, 24; Doman, 25; Isaac, 20; Peter, 25; and Dada, 42.
Commander Adeleye highlighted that joint operations by security agencies in recent weeks had led to significant results.
“In the last few weeks, there have been concerted efforts by all security agencies in the state, especially Amotekun, the police, civil defence, and DSS, in tracking suspected criminals, and I want to say that it has yielded very good results,” he said.
He noted that 61 of the suspects were found in a trailer truck and were still being profiled to determine the next course of action.
“The breakdown of arrests includes 19 individuals for breaches of law and order, three for anti-grazing related issues, and 12 linked to kidnapping cases.
The kidnapping suspects were arrested in Akure North Local Government Area, particularly in Ilu-Abo, Idogun-Ugbe, Alagbaka, Ayede, Iloro Camp, and Ogbese,” Adeleye added.
The Amotekun Commander further warned criminals to desist from illegal activities, stressing that “Ondo State is not a safe haven for criminals. We will continue to collaborate with sister agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property.”
Adeleye reiterated that the success of these operations was a result of teamwork among all security agencies in the state, including the police, NSCDC, DSS, and Nigerian Army.
