The Ondo command of the south-west security network, also known as Amotekun, says its operatives have arrested 21 suspects for alleged involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery, and other offences across the state.
Adetunji Adeleye, the commander of Amotekun in Ondo, spoke on Tuesday when he paraded the suspects in Akure, the state capital.
He said 19 suspects were arrested for law-and-order offences, while two others were apprehended for kidnapping.
“In spite of the means to checkmate these criminals, they are also moving forward with their activities, but we got them through receipt of credible information from the public,” NAN quoted Adeleye as saying.
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“We also have a group that specialises in breaking into empty, unoccupied houses where the owners are not around.
“They burgle and empty the house of everything, and it is sold round to people in various local governments, but we were able to retrieve some of them from the different local governments.
“We equally have suspected kidnappers apprehended around where ransom was paid. They have given us useful information.
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“We have devised security tactics to bring about relative peace at the border of the local governments of Edo-Ondo, Edo-Kogi. The results will be visible within a few days.
“The implication is that Ondo State remains relatively peaceful despite pockets of robbery and kidnapping at the borders.”
The commander warned residents against buying second-hand items at “suspiciously low prices,” as it perpetuates crime.
Adeleye also cautioned commuters against patronising Okada riders who cover their heads with hoods, leaving only their eyes and nose visible.
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He added that the corps broke a syndicate that stole motorcycles from innocent riders using new tactics.
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