Amotekun arrests 71 criminals in Ondo: Owo attackers, kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists, cattle rustlers
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps has arrested 71 criminals across the state, incursion perpetrators of the Owo Catholic.
The areests followed the recent security breach in Ondo State as the operatives of Amotekun swung into action, combing forests and criminals’ hideouts.
The Amotekun Commander in the state, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye confirmed that many suspects, including kidnappers, armed robbers, cultists and cattle rustlers among others have been arrested.
While parading 71 suspects at its headquarters, Alagbaka, Akure, and Ondo State, Adeleye disclosed that the arrests were made within the last one month.
The Amotekun Commander added that the suspects were tracked by the Amotekun men to the criminal hideouts after committing offences.
He revealed that a cartel that specialises in stealing and dismantling motorcycles was also apprehended, stressing that over 50 bikes were recovered during the operation.
“In the last few weeks we have been under serious pressure of attack. In the same vain men of the Ondo State Security Network Agency have equally gone out after these criminals.
“We also got reports from some herdsmen that their cattle were stolen. We went after them and brought the cows back to the Fulani herdsmen that owns the cow.”
The Amotekun boss maintained that after investigations, the suspect will the taken to court for prosecution.
