Ondo Amotekun recovers stolen goods worth ₦300m, arrests suspects

By Boye Oyeyemi –

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, has recovered stolen goods and electronics valued at more than N300 million and apprehended seven individuals linked to various criminal activities across the state.

The suspects were paraded at the agency’s headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital.

According to the Corps Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, the arrests and recoveries were part of the agency’s intensified operations to combat rising insecurity.

“More than celebrating the arrest of criminals, we are celebrating the recovery of life and property. Our operations in the past week have led to a reduction in cases of kidnapping, armed robbery, burglary, and cult-related activities.”

One of the major breakthroughs involved a criminal syndicate responsible for stealing electronics, particularly phones and gadgets, from Lagos and transporting them to Ondo State.

Adeleye explained that a suspect cleverly repackaged the stolen items into empty cartons during a bus journey from Ojota Motor Park in Lagos.

Adeleye also added that two individuals who were abducted along Itagbolu Road six days ago were rescued by Amotekun operatives after a 96-hour search in the forest.

“We advise residents not to pay ransom, and we are glad that most kidnap cases in the last two months have been resolved without payment,” he said.