Amotekun Arrests Man For Faking Self-Kidnap
The Ogun State Security Network, known as the Amotekun Corps, recently foiled a self-kidnap plot by 41-year-old Enitan Awoyemi in Ogun State.
Awoyemi, a resident of Irolu-Remo, staged his abduction to evade repaying a N1 million gambling debt.
His wife reported the incident, claiming that Awoyemi had been kidnapped and the kidnappers demanded a N5 million ransom.
Upon investigation, Amotekun officials discovered that Awoyemi had incurred significant gambling debts and he had previously won N6 million but was unable to repay the money he owed.
According to a statement on Wednesday day by Brigadier General Alade Adedigba (retd.), the state’s Amotekun Commander, “Upon receiving the report, the Amotekun Intelligence team launched an investigation into the alleged abduction. Findings revealed that Enitan Awoyemi had accrued significant debts from gambling in a lotto game, amounting to a staggering N1 million.”
The statement added that Awoyemi, a frequent gambler, had previously won N6 million, using part of his winnings to purchase a Toyota Corolla Sport car and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle for commercial purposes.
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However, faced with the inability to repay his debt, he allegedly resorted to faking his own kidnapping.
Amotekun officers, working closely with the Vigilante Group of Nigeria and other local stakeholders, tracked the suspect to Ijagba town and later to Ota in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.
He was eventually apprehended early on Wednesday at the Irolu Okada Park during routine patrol operations.
Officers noticed a strong smell of insecticide on Awoyemi, suggesting a possible suicide attempt.
“He was immediately rushed to Rufina Private Hospital in Iperu for medical care,” the statement added.
Brigadier General Adedigba assured the public that Awoyemi would face due legal processes.
“Once he is discharged from the hospital, he will be handed over to the police for further proceedings,” he stated.
The Amotekun Commander praised the collaborative efforts that led to the suspect’s capture and urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
“This incident underscores the importance of community cooperation in ensuring safety and security,” Adedigba said.
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