The Ondo State Security Network, also referred to as the Amotekun Corps, a few days ago paraded no fewer than 27 suspects reportedly linked to kidnapping, theft, murder, and burglary across the state.
Giving a press briefing at Amotekun headquarters in Akure on Tuesday, the Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, explained, “Today we are presenting to you 27 suspects. “Within the last two weeks, we have made an arrest of 27 suspects involved in one criminal activities or the other.
While there have been isolated incidents of kidnapping in areas bordering the state, according to Adeleye, “All 18 local government areas are peaceful.” The Amotekun Corps has been not only supportive in terms of security and stability but has also worked actively in support of community and investor confidence, with its rangers positioned on farmlands and government forest reserves.
He cited the examples of a 30-year-old suspected cultist accused of the attempted murder of law enforcement agents.
Gbenro, 42, was said to have assaulted Amotekun officers. Samuel Peter, 21, who allegedly took to attempted murder. Akimade Friday, for the murder of a 65-year-old man. Others were related to theft, one of them was Segun Owolabi, 20 years, who reportedly specialized in stealing motorcycles. Then a group of young men of ages between 22 and 25 were also linked to house burglaries. Adeleye identified those individuals to include suspects named Toba, Pelumi, Ogumade, and Oriade.
Community Peace, Conflict Resolution Efforts
Commander Adeleye further enumerated community peace restoration and conflict resolution occasions recorded by the corps during the year under review to include the amicable resolution of five herder-farmer clashes. “The herders volunteered to compensate for losses incurred and paid government fines for any infringements,” he added.