Osun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, on Friday, said it arrested three persons for allegedly stealing goats in Ile-Orangun Town, Ila-Orangun Local Government Area of Osun.

Its commander, Adekunle Omoyele, in a statement, said two of the suspects are from Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State, while the third suspect is a resident of Ile-Orangun.

He said findings also revealed that the suspects had stolen 97 goats in Ila-Orangun Town.

“The arrest of the suspects followed a complaint lodged by residents of Ila-Orangun over the persistent disappearance of goats in the community.

“After the report was made, Amotekun operatives apprehended the suspects after diligent surveillance.

“The suspects were caught in the act when they returned to the town on Wednesday night, Dec. 31, to steal more goats,” he said.

He disclosed that the suspects confessed to stealing goats eight times in the town and selling them to their Ado-Ekiti-based leader for ₦20,000 each.

Mr Omoyele urged residents of Osun to continue to cooperate with the Amotekun Corps by remaining vigilant and promptly reporting any suspicious activities or security threats in their communities.

He assured residents of the corps’ unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, stressing that there will be no hiding place for criminals in Osun.

(NAN)