Amotekun Arrests 45-Year-Old Spy Linked To Ondo Kidnap Syndicate
THECONSCIENCE NG reports that the Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have arrested a 45-year-old man, Promise Etok, for allegedly working as a spy for a kidnap syndicate responsible for the killing of two men in the Ago Dada area of the state.
The State Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, who paraded 38 suspects at the corps’ headquarters in Akure, said Etok’s arrest followed an intelligence-led operation after the gruesome murder of the two victims.
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have arrested a 45-year-old man, Promise Etok, for allegedly working as a spy for a kidnap syndicate responsible for the killing of two men in the Ago Dada area of the state.
The State Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, who paraded 38 suspects at the corps’ headquarters in Akure, said Etok’s arrest followed an intelligence-led operation after the gruesome murder of the two victims.
Adeleye explained that Etok confessed to being recruited by the kidnappers to monitor and alert them whenever Amotekun operatives were in the area, adding that he participated in the killing of the two men.
He further disclosed that another suspect found wearing military camouflage near the crime scene in Ademekun village had been handed over to military authorities for verification.
The commander said the corps’ swift intelligence and coordinated response helped uncover the syndicate’s network and prevented further attacks in the area.
Apart from the two major suspects, Adeleye said 36 others were arrested for various offences, including kidnapping, rape, and public disturbance.
The commander revealed that among those paraded was a syndicate that had been vandalising government heavy-duty equipment. Items recovered from them included caterpillar parts, engines, tyres, trucks, and gas-cutting tools used to dismantle state machinery.
“As of today, we were able to arrest a syndicate that had consistently been vandalising state government machinery. You can see some of the caterpillar parts, engines, tyres, and so on.
“Overnight, when our operatives caught up with them as a result of our diligent intelligence, they opened fire on our men, but we remained resolute. Rather than responding, we were able to apprehend them. We have them on parade today.
“You can see on parade that we have trucks, tricycles, and all the equipment, including the gas flaring tools they used in cutting parts of the government equipment.
“They have consistently been doing that. Even the buyers of the equipment have been arrested, and we have two still at large. I am sure that before long, the long arm of the law will catch up with them.”
He also disclosed the arrest of some immigrants in a part of the state and said, “We have Mustafa, Steve, Alphonsus, Tango Juntu, and Simon involved in bringing illegal immigrants into the country for sinister motives.
“We equally have on parade 22 illegal immigrants who, upon interrogation, were not able to tell us how they came in from Benin Republic and Togo without any mission in the country.
“We are going to hand them over to the immigration services for further scrutiny. Once it is established that their stay is not legitimate, they will be sent out of the country.”
Adeleye said, “In the last few weeks, all our officers have been given the mandate to ensure peace and the safety of lives and property in Ondo State. Ondo remains one of the safest states in the country, largely due to our synergy with other security agencies.
“The message is that Ondo State remains safe but unsafe for criminals. It is not a place for criminals to thrive. Head or tail, Amotekun will catch you, so the best thing is not to be involved in criminal activities.”
He reiterated that Amotekun operatives have intensified patrols across the state to sustain peace and curb criminal activities.
“Ondo State remains safe but unsafe for criminals. Head or tail, Amotekun will catch you. The best thing is to stay away from crime,” he declared.
