Amotekun arrests 31 suspects for kidnapping, illegal possession of firearms in Ondo

January 31

15:27 2024

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Adetunji Adeleye, Ondo state commander of the south-west security network, code-named Amotekun, says 31 suspects have been arrested for alleged kidnapping and illegal possession of firearms.

Adeleye spoke while parading the suspects on Wednesday in Akure, Ondo state capital.

He said the security outfit would not relent in its efforts to rid the state of criminal elements.

“We want to reassure the good people of Ondo state that Amotekun is intact and we will continue our 24-hour patrol,” NAN quoted Adeleye as saying.

“We will continue to track all criminals from the cities to the forest reserves and ensure that travellers are not molested.”

Adeleye hinted that about 100 Amotekun personnel have been deployed to Ekiti state to assist security agencies.

“A couple of hours ago, we had an unfortunate situation in Ekiti state and the Ondo state governor directed that we should move to the state to assist in the security situation,” he added.

“We deployed about 100 personnel to Ekiti state to assist them and we have been there in the last 48 hours, some arrests have been made.

“And investigation is still ongoing on those that we arrested and we will continue to arrest until the perpetrators of such dastardly acts are fished out.

“So, the solution to this insecurity in the country, especially in the south-west, is for the federal government to put in place the grassroots state police.”