Ondo Amotekun Thwarts Five Kidnapping Attempts, Rescues Nine Victims, and Arrests Family of Robbers

The Southwest Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has successfully thwarted five kidnapping attempts in the past week.

The Ondo State Commander of the Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, made this announcement while presenting 20 suspected criminals arrested for various offenses at the Command’s Headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure, on Thursday.

Adeleye noted that among the suspects was a family of robbers, which included a husband, wife, and their children.

He revealed that Amotekun Rangers had been actively patrolling forests across the state, particularly in known hotspots, to deter kidnappers. In addition to preventing kidnapping attempts, the Corps also managed to rescue nine victims.

Adeleye emphasized that the Elegbeka axis, a notorious area for criminal activity, had been effectively raided and secured by the Corps’ operatives.

He assured the public that the Rangers had successfully infiltrated the entire forest area around Elegbeka to ensure the safety of commuters and protect lives and property.

“In the next few weeks, we are going to dominate the Ala, Ago Oyinbo, Ogbese, Jugbere, and Ifon forests,”Adeleye expressed confidence that Amotekun’s proactive efforts would provide relief to communities that have been previously affected by insecurity.

Adeleye also revealed that a 28-year-old kidnapping suspect, Usman Abubakar, was apprehended in Igbo Oba-Owo during one of the operations.

He noted that the suspect is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation.

The Amotekun Commander reiterated the Corps’ commitment to significantly improving the security situation in the state and urged residents to collaborate with security personnel by providing timely and actionable information.

Continuing, Adeleye said: “We have three minors who belong to a family—husband, wife, and children—specialising in breaking into houses and stealing. For obvious reasons, we are not going to parade the minors.

Destiny Johnson was apprehended for breaking into a shop that sold phones.

“For the theft of electrical cables and wires, we apprehended Lekan Omotosho. The unfortunate part is that the owner of the premises had done so much and was preparing to move into the house, only to arrive and find out that the entire place had been vandalised.

“They removed the cables, melted them down, and sold them as copper. On burglary, breaking, and entry, we apprehended Michael Oluwafemi and Falana Augustine.

“With this analysis, I want to place it on record that Ondo State is very safe for commuters, indigenes, and people engaged in legitimate businesses.”

He cautioned the citizens of Ondo State to be careful about their purchases.

“May I please sound this note of warning: do not buy second-hand products without collecting the original, verifiable receipt of purchase.