Amotekun Corps nab 11 kidnap-suspects, 24 others in Ondo raid
The Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) has arrested 11 kidnap-suspects during a crackdown on criminals while two victims of rape were rescued. The Commander of the Corps, Adetunji
- From Tosin Tope, Akure
The Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) has arrested 11 kidnap-suspects during a crackdown on criminals while two victims of rape were rescued.
The Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, made this known yesterday while parading the suspects before reporters in Akure, the state capital.
He said three suspects linked to human trafficking were held for allegedly defrauding a woman of 1.4 million CFA francs under the false promise of facilitating her travel from Togo to Nigeria and securing a Canadian visa.
Adeleye said the suspects reportedly held the victim hostage for about two weeks before she escaped and reported the case.
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“Our operatives acted swiftly upon receiving her complaint. We recovered the full amount collected from her as well as her passport, which have been returned. She has also been reunited with her family,” he said.criminal offences across the state in a major security crackdown.
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According to him, The commander noted that kidnapping cases were recorded in Akure North Local Government Area and other parts of the state, adding that proactive operations by the corps have significantly reduced criminal activities.
Mr Adeleye said the arrests were made within one week and involved offences such as kidnapping, human trafficking, rape, burglary, and motorcycle theft.
He attributed the decline in crimes, particularly housebreaking, to the enforcement of the ban on night-time motorcycle (okada) operations.
In a related development, the corps arrested six suspects involved in motorcycle theft.
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The suspects reportedly attacked riders with clubs before dispossessing them of their motorcycles.
“Some of them dismantled the stolen motorcycles and sold them as spare parts. We arrested them and compelled them to reassemble the motorcycles,” he added.
Mr Adeleye further said operatives recovered a stolen Lexus jeep in Owo within three hours by blocking exit routes from the town.
He highlighted the arrest of suspected burglars, including a 28-year-old man known for breaking into homes during church services. He said surveillance has been intensified around worship centres.
Other suspects were linked to theft of vehicles, motorcycle parts, and household items in Akure, Okitipupa, and other areas.
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On enforcement of the state government’s motorcycle registration directive, Mr Adeleye said over 14,000 riders had been registered across the 18 local government areas.
He added that the government has extended the registration deadline by seven days to allow more riders to comply, while sensitisation efforts continue.
“So far, we have impounded over 120 motorcycles for violating the directive. Enforcement will continue, and defaulters will face the full weight of the law,” he warned.
