Some of the said kidnappers of the 16 passengers who were abducted in the Akoko axis last week, according to Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of the Western Nigeria Security Network (NSNW), codenamed Amotekun Corps, have been arrested.
He cited the arrest and rescue of the kidnapped passengers as another outstanding accomplishment of the Corps.
He stated that the good news regarding the victims' rescue was that they were freed without having to pay a ransom, and he added that their possessions had been given to them and they had been reunited with their family.
“We had a very serious kidnap issue involving about 16 people in Ose and Arimogija axis and we were also able to apprehend some of the culprits who have been identified.
It was a joint operation involving men of the 32 Artillery Brigade, the Nigeria Police, the NSCDC and the Amotekun Corps.
Akogun Adeleye who doubles as Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Security Matters, made this known while parading some of the suspected criminals at the Command’s headquarters in Akure today.
Other paraded suspects included armed robbers, cultists, and a group specialized in snatching and dismantling motorcycles among others.
We have 17 criminals or suspected criminals and we have begun an investigation to ascertain the criminal offences in which they have committed.
“Findings have shown, that there has been a decline in criminal activities, especially neighbourhood criminal activities like housebreaking, stealing among others within the state in the last month.
” We have an unusual influx of herdsmen into our communities and most of the time, it goes with kidnapping.
“Just yesterday, we got a distress call from a community in Akure, that two of their members were whisked away and within few minutes, we got there, cordoned off the area, rescued them and arrested one of the kidnappers who confessed that other four gun-wielding members have fled to the southern part of the country.
“We also have some suspected armed robbers and cultists and we have a group that specializes in dismantling stolen Okada and selling to another group resident in Osogbo.
“In collaboration with the Amotekun Corps in Osun State, we were able to arrest the kingpin who took us to the receiver in Akure.
“I want to thank members of the public for feeding us with timely information and we assure, you that information given before and now will continue to be treated in the strictest confidence”, he said.
He further commended members of the public for their support and determination to join security agencies in their quests to rid society of criminal elements.
“This is why we say Ondo State is not a place where criminals and criminal activities can thrive.
“To the criminals, exit Ondo State, there is no hiding place for you here.
He enjoined members of the public to go about their lawful businesses saying the Akeredolu-led administration is determined to continue to create a conducive atmosphere for the socio-economic growth of the State.
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