Get Guardian on Google… Parades suspects over kidnapping, murder of poultry farmer
… Says no safe haven for criminals in Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has launched a new security initiative, ‘Operation Laafia DanDan,’ as well as the deployment of 1,200 operatives across the 18 local government areas of the state in order to ensure safety ahead of Yuletide.
The Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, in the state disclosed the move during the parade of 15 suspected criminals at the Amotekun headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State capital.
According to him, the new security initiative will involve intelligence-led surveillance across all major roads and metropolitan areas as well as patrols by Amotekun Rangers in forest reserves.
The commander emphasized that the safety of lives and property, for both residents and those commuting through the state, is the paramount objective.
During the parade of the suspects, Adetunji identified the arrests of three individuals linked to the kidnapping of a poultry farmer and the murder of a lady about a few months ago.
The commander confirmed that the victim had identified the suspects, who have also confessed to the crime.
Adetunji noted that the arrests demonstrate that Ondo State is not a place where criminality can thrive, with a vow to go after kidnappers operating within the state.
He said, “We were able to apprehend the three major kidnappers that actually kidnapped the poultryman and killed the lady. They are with us today. The victim had identified them, and the suspects had also confessed to the crime.
“This goes a long way in showing that Ondo State is not a place where criminality could thrive. In more specific terms, the four people arrested and that have since confessed to the kidnapping of the suspects are Ali Tati, Yusuf Tati, Sadiq, and Moshud.
“The first three were those that are directly involved in the Ondo kidnapping. That was about two months ago. There is also Mohamed that was arrested in connection with the kidnapping in Ala-Dada.
“Usman and Suleiman were arrested for violating anti-grazing laws of Ondo State in Elegbeka. On burglary and stealing, we have a 26-year-old Peter and a Lawal 26 and Gabriel for stealing. There is this 40-year-old that specializes in stealing TVs and phones. We have since recovered all the stolen items from them.
“On looting of government schools in Ile-Oluji and Elegbeka. we have Dada 26, Seyi 24, Hassan 22, Sunday 19 that were caught red-handed while removing the roof.
