Amotekun Arrests 45 Criminals, Laments Influx Of Herders

Amotekun Arrests 45 criminals, Laments Influx Of Herders

Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo state have arrested 45 criminals during the Easter and Ramadan breaks.

Out of these suspects, thirty one persons were paraded before journalists after they have been properly profiled.

The suspects were arrested for attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, kidnapping among others.

The state Commander of the corps, Adetunji Adeleye, said the suspects were arrested at different locations in the state within ten days.

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He said the state had witnessed influx of herdsmen into the state illegally through Kogi and Edo states without being properly registered.

He added that the command is working with other security agencies to rid the state of criminals.

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