Operatives of the Amotekun corps, Osun state chapter, have arrested two suspects who are said to be terrorizing the Ikoyi-Ile town residents, Ita-Olokan of Oshogbo, Osun State.
The security agency revealed that the 27-year-old Afeez Olaniyan and 23-year-old Ismail Wahab, who were arrested after an intelligence gathered from residents of the area were in possession of locally-made guns.
Confirming their arrests in Osogbo to journalists on Wednesday, the Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Brigadier-General Bashir Adewinmbi stated that the security outfit swung into action immediately and got them arrested.
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Adewinmbi explained that the suspected hoodlums were arrested by the operatives for terrorising the residents of Ita-Olokan area, Osogbo, and its environs.
“The suspected hoodlums were arrested on Wednesday after receiving a distress call from the residents of the area on the activities of the suspects unleashing attack on the residents of Ita-Olokan Osogbo and it’s environs.
“Our operatives swung into action instantly after the complaint was made and the culprits was arrested and a locally made pistol gun was found on them at the time of their arrest.
“Upon Investigation, they confessed to committing the act and using the firearm to protect themselves,” Adewinmbi affirmed.
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Adewinmbi added that the suspects have been handed over to the police for subsequent investigation and interrogation.
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