A 26-year-old man, Saheed Babatunde, has confessed to stealing iron pots in Osogbo, Osun State, saying he wanted cash to finance the naming ceremony of his new child youngster.
Babatunde, a repeat offender, was paraded on the Amotekun Corps Headquarters in Osogbo alongside different prison suspects. Based on officers, he had beforehand been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the same offence.
Amotekun spokesperson Yusuf Idowu confirmed the suspectâs prison historical past.
He was arrested for a similar offence previously, charged to court docket, and sentenced, he mentioned.
Babatundeâs newest arrest adopted a tip-off from a passerby who seen his suspicious actions and alerted safety operatives.
Amongst others paraded was 26-year-old John Uba, accused of robbing residents within the Fiwasaye space of Osogbo.
Uba was mentioned to have beforehand escaped from police custody on the Ota-Efun Police Station earlier than his re-arrest. Amotekun Commandant Dr Adekunle Omoyele mentioned Uba was apprehended after a misery name from native residents.
Additionally arrested was Aderemi Shereef, 28, who allegedly stole electrical cables price over â¦1 million from the Ahmed Omidiran space of Osogbo.
Dr Omoyele mentioned improved intelligence gathering has performed a significant function in current safety operations.
Amotekun officers added that routine patrols and public consciousness campaigns have contributed to current successes. Residents are urged to report suspicious exercise and cooperate with safety personnel.
The Corps additionally highlighted ongoing collaboration amongst southwestern states to boost regional safety.
Based on officers, Amotekun commanders throughout the area maintain quarterly conferences and conduct joint patrols. A current instance was a joint operation between Osun and Ondo states in December.
Amotekun has appealed for continued public help to assist rid the state of crime, stressing the significance of group involvement in intelligence sharing.
In the meantime, NewsWatch.com.ng had earlier reported {that a} 24-year-old resident of Dawakin Kudu in Kano State, recognized as Shamsu Yakubu, had been arrested by operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Board following the emergence of a disturbing video exhibiting him partaking in an obscene act involving a she-goat.
The footage, which shortly unfold throughout social media platformsâsignificantly TikTokâconfirmed Shamsu performing an express act with the animal whereas instructing an unseen particular person to file him.
His conduct has sparked public outrage, with many residents expressing disgust and calling for rapid motion.
Supply: NewsWatch.com.ng
