The Osun State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a 30-year-old security guard from Ibadan, Tobi Omoranti, and his 45-year-old accomplice, a motorcyclist, Hamzat Mukaila, for allegedly attempting to burgle a shop in Osogbo.
The suspects were apprehended around 12:25 a.m. on Monday in the Ita-Olokan area of the state capital with a gun and a cutlass, reportedly used for the operation.
According to a statement by Amotekun spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, residents promptly alerted the corps, leading to the arrest. He added that other suspects involved in various offences across the state were also arrested, warning criminals to stay away from Osun.
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He said, “One Monsuru Moshood was caught in the act of stealing electrical wire from an uncompleted building, Nurudeen Olawale from Ibadan, was apprehended while attempting to steal money from a mosque located in the Ogo-Oluwa area of Osogbo, a 21-year-old suspect, Oladare Yusuf, was arrested after stealing cocoa from a farm, and Olamide Olowo was arrested after defrauding 10 people.
“The Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun, Dr. Isaac Omoyele, lauded the swift response of the corps’ operatives and commended the residents of Osun State for their continued support of the outfit.