Amotekun arrests 51 suspects, escaped convict in Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested no fewer than 51 suspected criminals, including an escaped convict from the Okitipupa Correctional Centre.
The command said the suspects were arrested across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Adetunji Adeleye, the state commander of the corps, said this on Thursday in Akure while speaking with journalists.
Mr Adeleye said the convict, who escaped from the correctional facility, committed another crime where Amotekun operatives apprehended him.
According to him, 37 of the suspects were arrested for breaking the law and order, six were arrested for kidnapping, and one for rape.
“So, across the board, these 51 suspects have gone through various stages of interrogation, and about 35 of them will be going to the court of competent jurisdiction today.
“While the others will face an internal dispute resolution method, and if they scale through, we will be able to resolve at that level; otherwise, they will end up at a court of competent jurisdiction,” Mr Adeleye said.
The commander noted that operatives had busted a kidnap syndicate and arrested one of their armourers, who confessed to five major kidnap operations within the state.
“I want to reassure residents that Amotekun Corps will continue to strive to greater heights in ensuring the safety of lives and property in Ondo State,” Mr Adeleye said.
(NAN)
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