Four men have been apprehended by operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps for offences ranging from burglary, theft and cultism.
This was disclosed late Saturday by the Osun Amotekun Commander, Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi, who said the suspects were arrested on Thursday at different locations in the state.
The Commander disclosed that the suspects specialise in burglary and motorcycle theft.
Prior to their arrest, a resident of the area had lodged a complaint against their activities.
Adewinmbi said, “The Amotekun intelligence surveillance swung into action immediately and monitored the movement of the suspects, who were later arrested at different locations.
“Abeh Abu, 25 years, and Isaac John, 19 years, natives of Plateau State, were arrested for burglary in Ila-Orangun, Osun State.
“The duo were arrested for stealing home equipment, a TV, mattress, and DVD and wanted to sell it before luck ran against them.
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“During the investigation, one of the suspects, Abeh Abuh, confessed to stealing a motorcycle early this year and selling the stolen motorcycle to one Abah Bello in Ondo State.”
The commander added that the operatives swung into action immediately in collaboration with Ondo State Amotekun and apprehended Bello.
Speaking further, he said, “It was revealed that Bello is a person of interest in the state, he has been on the wanted list of Ondo State Amotekun for a long time and he has been handed over to Ondo State Amotekun for prosecution.
“Ajanaku Timileyin, 17, was arrested by the operatives during a routine patrol in the Ilesa town. He was attempting to steal a motorcycle with other gang members now at large with an axe and a dane gun. He confessed to being a member of Eiye confraternity and they have been stealing motorcycles in the past.
“He engaged with other gang members now at large to steal motorcycles at gunpoint.”
Adewinmbi said the suspects will be handed over to the police for subsequent interrogation and prosecution.