Amotekun Arrests 14 Suspected Kidnappers And 31 Other Criminals In Ondo

45 suspected criminals, including 14 suspected kidnappers, have been detained in the previous two weeks by members of the Ondo State Security Network, also known as Amotekun.

 Presenting the suspects in Akure on Tuesday, April 10, 2024, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, the state’s security outfit commander, stated that they had been apprehended in various actions throughout the state’s eighteen council areas.

“Among the 45 suspects, we have 14 kidnappers, one dangerous driving, 5 burglary cases, two anti grazing, four destruction of public peace, stealing and buying of stolen goods,” he said.

“In the spirit of the festive period, the governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed that 28 of them, having been profiled as first time offenders whose offences are not ones with capital punishment.

“The remaining will face the full wrath of the law for committing such crimes because we have profiled them

“We have a particular case where we were able to break the kidnap syndicate in Akoko local government.

“In our effort to bring them out, the kidnapper that already confessed was matcheted by his fellow kidnapper in order to cover up the crime. The officers of the corps rushed the kidnapper to the hospital and he was treated. He has given useful information.

“This kidnap syndicate has confessed to several kidnapping activities in Akoko, Kogi and Edo area. We are still looking for their sponsor who is at large.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]