By Dayo Johnson, Akure
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a fake military officer, a suspected spy, and 37 other individuals for various criminal offences across the state.
Among those apprehended are 22 illegal immigrants from Benin Republic and Togo, who reportedly entered Nigeria without any lawful reason.
Others were arrested for alleged offences including rape, murder, stealing, kidnapping, and vandalisation of government property.
Parading the suspects before journalists, Amotekun Commander Chief Adetunji Adeleye said the latest arrests mark “another milestone” in the corps’ effort to rid the state of criminal elements.
Adeleye said some of the arrests were linked to the recent gruesome murder of two men in the Powerline, Ago Dada area.
“We moved in immediately, and today we have been able to arrest a spy whose main assignment was to alert kidnappers whenever Amotekun operatives were approaching,” he said.
The commander also disclosed the arrest of a man found in military camouflage.
“He claimed to be a military officer. We are handing him over to the military to determine his identity and how he obtained the uniform. We arrested him in Ademekun village, close to the scene of the murder,” he said.
Adeleye listed other suspects arrested for murder and kidnapping as Aderemi (35), Mr. Etok (45)—suspected to be a spy for kidnappers—Victor from Ofosu, and several others nabbed for vandalising government property.
On the arrest of illegal immigrants, Adeleye said: “We arrested Mustafa, Steve, Alfosus, Tango Juntu, and Simon, who are involved in bringing illegal immigrants into the country for nefarious purposes.”
He said the suspects could not provide satisfactory explanations during interrogation and have been handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for further investigation and possible deportation.
Adeleye also revealed that operatives arrested a syndicate that had been consistently vandalising state government machinery.
“You can see caterpillar parts, engines, tyres, and other items recovered. When our operatives caught up with them at night, they opened fire, but we remained resolute and apprehended them,” he said.
He added that the vehicles used in conveying stolen goods have been seized by the corps.
The Amotekun boss assured residents that the state remains safe but warned that criminals will find no refuge.
“Ondo State is not a place for criminals to thrive,” he said.
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