Amotekun Corps, Ondo State’s security force, has arrested 21 suspected criminals, including kidnappers.
Chief Adetunji Adeleye, the state commander of the Amotekun security outfit, stated during the parade of the suspects in Akure that criminals are developing new techniques on a regular basis to outwit security officials.
He said:
“We have 21 suspected criminals from various local governments in the state. The more we devise means of check-mating them, they also move forward and I know by the grace of God and the support of Ondo State people in the provision of credible information, we will get around it.
“A typical example is the modus operandi of those who specialise in the kidnap and stealing of Okada. Earlier, we advised the people not to patronise Okada that use hoods to cover their heads, only leaving spaces for their eyes and nose, as those are known to be criminals, especially at night.
“We were able to break a syndicate that devised another means of dispossessing innocent Okada riders of their Okada. Some of them have been killed. They use guns, and heavy objects, and rather than mount the Okada, they ride beside the Okada and hit the Okada rider on the head.”
Adetunji stated that the 21 suspects had been profiled and would face charges in court following an extensive investigation.
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cc: Daily Post Ng
