By Ayodele Oni
Ondo State Security Network, Amotekun, has saved the life of a suspected kidnapper from his crime partner that wanted to kill him while trying to reveal their identity.
Adetunji Adeleye, Commandant of Amotekun in the State disclosed in Akure that the two suspects have been operating in Akoko area of the state.
Adeleye explained that “We have a particular case where we were able to break the kidnap syndicate in Akoko LG.
“The two kidnap victims are present and the bike the kidnappers were supplied with. In our strive to bring them out, the kidnapper that already confessed was matcheted in several places by his fellow kidnapper who wanted to cover up the crime.
“The officers of the Corp 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 areas. And we are still looking for their sponsor who is at large.”
The security outfit also paraded 45 suspected criminals that were picked up in the acts in the 18 LGAs.
“A couple of weeks ago, we reassured the people of their safety this festive period.
“Among the 45 suspects, we have 14 kidnappers, one dangerous driving, five burglary cases, two anti grazing, four destruction of public peace, stealing and buying of stolen goods.
“In the spirit of the festive period, the Governor has directed that 28 of them, having been profiled as first time offenders whose offences are not ones with capital punishment, are to be released to their next of kin for rehabilitation with strict warning not to perpetrated such acts again.
“The remaining will face the full wrath of the law for committing such crimes because we have profiled them.”
