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Ondo: We have arrested 27 people for kidnapping, other crimes – Amotekun

The Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, says it has arrested 27 suspects over alleged kidnapping, stealing and other crimes.

 

Disclosing this was the state Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Mr Adetunji Adeleye. He said this to newsmen while parading a suspect in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Monday.

 

He said: “We also arrested a major member of a syndicate that specialises in killing commercial motorcycle riders, after robbing them.

 

“We went as far as Kogi and Edo, before we were able to track and arrest the suspect, who is here on parade.

 

“He has confessed to stealing so many motorcycles in the last five years in Akure, Ogbese and Uso .

 

“He said he has lost count of the number of motorcycles stolen, and after dispossessing their owners of them, dismantled them, and took the parts out of the state in pieces”.

 

 

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Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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