The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested a 28-year-old ex-convict, Adeyemi Sheriff, for allegedly stealing cable wires valued at ₦5.6 million in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.

The arrest was disclosed on Friday by the Amotekun Corps Commander in the state, Mr. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, during a press conference in Osogbo.

Omoyele said the Corps received a distress call reporting the theft of cable wires worth ₦5.6 million at Hammed Omidiran University, Kolabalogun area, Osogbo, on April 17.

He added that Amotekun personnel swiftly apprehended the suspect, although his accomplice escaped.

“Unfortunately, part of the cable had already been set on fire before our intervention,” said Omoyele.

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and admitted to having committed similar offences in the past. Background checks confirmed that he is an ex-convict with a history of cable theft.”

Providing details of other arrests made by the security outfit, Omoyele disclosed that another robbery suspect, identified as John Uba, was apprehended for stealing mobile phones and other valuables.

“On April 17, 2025, at about 00:03hrs, we received intelligence from the Fiwasaye area in Osogbo about an ongoing armed robbery operation. Our officers responded immediately and successfully arrested one of the culprits, John Uba, a 26-year-old male, for stealing mobile phones and other valuables.

“Further investigation revealed that the suspect had previously escaped from the Ota-Efun Division of the Nigeria Police Force. He also confessed to being a repeat offender. The suspect has since been handed over to the Ota-Efun Police Division for further investigation and prosecution,” he said.