A 35-year-old man, Oluwatosin Ayodele, has been taken into custody in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, after allegedly breaking into a local church.
Ayodele was reportedly caught by vigilant youths and security personnel, who later handed him over to the Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun.
Eyewitnesses said the suspect was discovered removing electrical fittings and dismantling fans inside the church.
“We noticed suspicious movements inside the church that morning. By the time we got close, he had already removed some electric fittings. We quickly mobilised the youths in the area to track him down,” a source said.
In a bid to evade capture, Ayodele allegedly climbed several fences and fled into the bush near Akure High School, where he was intercepted by security guards.
He was subsequently handed over to Amotekun operatives for further investigation.
Residents praised the prompt action of the youths, school security guards, and Amotekun, emphasizing that such swift responses would help reduce burglary incidents in the community.