Amotekun Arrests Hoodlums Terrorising Osogbo, Recover Firearms

 

Yusuf Oketola

OPERATIVES of the Western Security Network codenamed Amotekun in the State of Osun have arrested two hoodlums terrorising residents of Osogbo, the state capital.

The suspects, Afeez Olaniyan (27) and Ismail Wahab, (23) were arrested on Wednesday.

Olaniyan and Wahab were allegedly attacking inhabitants of Ita-olokan area of Osogbo and its environs when they were arrested.

A locally made pistol gun was recovered from the suspects, according to the Chairman, Osun Amotekun Corps Board, Brig. Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi, who confirmed the arrest. 

Adewinmbi said: “The suspected hoodlums were arrested on Wednesday after receiving a distress call from some people on the activities of the suspects who were unleashing attack on residents of Ita-Olokan Osogbo and its environs. 

“Our operatives swung into action instantly after the complaint was made and the culprits were arrested with a locally made pistol gun was found on them. 

“Upon investigation, they confessed to committing the act and using the firearm to protect themselves.”

The suspects have been handed over to the police for subsequent investigation and prosecution.