Amotekun arrests 11 kidnappers, 24 others in Ondo

Metro Amotekun arrests 11 kidnappers, 24 others in Ondo Published on March 30, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, says it arrested 11 suspects for kidnapping and 24 others for various offences across the state. Ondo Amotekun Corps Commander, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, who disclosed this while parading the suspects before newsmen on Monday in Akure, said 19 of the suspects were apprehended for breaking of law and order. Adeleye also said two of the suspects were arrested for rape, while three suspects, who were arrested for human trafficking, defrauded a victim of 1.4 million cedis. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); “The victim, who was defrauded under the pretext of bringing someone from Togo to Nigeria to help her secure a Canadian visa, was held hostage for about two weeks before she managed to escape. “She reported the matter at the Amotekun office and when operatives followed up, they were able to recover the money and the passports, which were returned to her, while she has been reunited with her family,” he said. Adeleye added that said criminal activities had reduced significantly, especially with the enforcement of the ban on night-time use of commercial motorcyclists (okada). The commander, who explained that sensitisation was ongoing to ensure full compliance, said the government had extended the registration period of Okada by seven days to allow riders to comply. ‎”So far, over 120 motorcycles have been impounded across the 18 local government areas for violating the ban. Enforcement continues while defaulters will be sanctioned according to the law. ‎”Additionally, about 14,000 Okada have registered across the 18 local government areas, and the registration process is still ongoing,” he said. Don't Miss Police arrest 13 for fraud, cult activities in Osun You may like Ondo Govt warns against vandalisation of campaign billboards Tipper crushes 9-year-old girl to death in Ondo Ondo nurses threaten night duty withdrawal after armed raid in Akure Amotekun rescues 3 kidnapped health workers, 2 others in Ondo Six health workers kidnapped in Ondo Police rescue five passengers, arrest three suspects in Ondo

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