The Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has confirmed the arrest of three suspects who allegedly stole ninety-seven (97) goats in Ila-Orangun community.
According to a statement by the command spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, the suspects, Tope Ajayi, Azeez Babalola, and Isiaka Tajudeen, were apprehended at midnight on December 31, 2025, by operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Ila-Orangun Command.
While Ajayi is an indigene of Ila-Orangun, Babalola and Tajudeen hail from Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The arrest, according to the statement, followed complaints lodged by residents of the town over the persistent disappearance of goats in the community.
“Acting swiftly on the report, Amotekun operatives placed the suspected perpetrators under surveillance. The suspects were eventually caught in the act when they returned to the town late at night to steal more goats and were arrested on the spot,” the statement noted.
Idowu added that the suspects confessed to the crime and admitted that the operation was not their first.
“According to their confession, they had carried out similar thefts in the town on eight different occasions.
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“They further disclosed that all stolen goats were sold to their alleged leader, Ibrahim Akona, based in Ado-Ekiti, at the rate of ₦20,000 per goat after each successful operation,” the statement added.
Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Adekunle Omoyele, commended the vigilance and professionalism of the Ila-Orangun Amotekun operatives.
He described the arrest as a significant achievement, noting that the suspects had been coming from a neighbouring state to terrorise residents through livestock theft.
The Commander stated that the suspects were apprehended after sustained surveillance triggered by complaints from the community.
He confirmed that a total of 97 goats were stolen and sold in Ado-Ekiti, adding that efforts are ongoing to arrest the alleged kingpin, Ibrahim Akona, who is currently at large.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
