A man who unknowingly harboured a victim of kidnapping for two weeks, is among 22 suspects paraded on Tuesday by the Ondo state security network codenamed Amotekun.
Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye at the parade of the suspects in Akure, explained that “we have two kidnap suspects and this is supposed to be a lesson for our people at home. The kidnap actually took place in a rubber estate in Edo State and tracking brought them to the southern senatorial district of Ondo State.
“After diligent investigation and tracking, men of the Ondo State security network agency were able to apprehend the primary suspect and the soft targets here with us today.
“But before then, some other suspects had been arrested by men of the state security services of Edo State. Rather than waste time on their prosecution in Ondo State and in the spirit of collaboration, we would release these two suspects to the office of the Director of state security services of Edo State for them to conclude and complete the trial of those that were apprehended.
“But I want to state that one of the soft targets unknowingly harboured a kidnapped victim for more than a week and our investigation showed that he might not have been totally aware that the man kept in his custody was kidnapped.”
Urging residents of the state to be weary of visitors, Adeleye advised that they have relevant papers that cover the sale of second-hand products purchased.
According to him, the 22 suspects that were paraded were arrested across the 18 local governments of Ondo State within the last 14 days.
“Those that broke down law and order, 19. Across the board, we have three suspects arrested for kidnapping, two arrested for suspected robbery.
“We have one suspect for burglary and stealing of household items, two suspects for burglary and stealing of electronics. Conspiracy, burglary and stealing, we have three. Breaking and entering of houses, we have four.
“Stealing of copper wire, motorcycle, sewing machine, and cables, we have five suspects.
“We equally have a syndicate that vandalizes electrical installations and transformers, and another group that engages in stealing of gasoline pump, car tire, and removal of batteries.”
On preparations for the Yuletide period, Adeleye announced that “We’ve deployed 1,200 Amotekun personnel across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State.
“Amotekun, in collaboration with all mother security agencies in Ondo State, have mapped out strategy to ensure that influx of visitors and so on does not increase crime rates in Ondo State. We will continue to work around the clock to ensure the safety of lives and property during this yuletide period.
“What you will observe in a couple of days from now is the presence of Amotekun men at strategic locations and black spots everywhere within the 18 local governments.”
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