Osun Amotekun arrests five suspects over alleged criminal activities

The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested five individuals in connection with alleged criminal activities across the state. The suspects were identified as Adebisi Olalere, 30, Isiaka Yinusa, 33, Farika Azeez, 30, Daniel Moses, 30, and Monday Lawrence, 30. According to a statement released on Saturday by the Corps' Public Relations Officer, CSA Yusuf Idowu Abass, the arrests took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following complaints about the suspects' activities.

Corps Commander Adekunle Isaac Omoyele informed that the operatives conducted investigations and apprehended the suspects at various locations, including their alleged hideouts and scenes of reported offenses. Olalere, a herbalist from Gbongan, was charged with conspiracy and supplying traditional charms to armed robbers. He was caught alongside Yinusa, who had a prior conviction for motorcycle theft.

Both men confessed to their alleged involvement during preliminary investigations. Azeez, from Modakeke, was arrested for allegedly stealing a gas cylinder and other items in the community. He had been previously convicted for a similar offense and served a jail term, admitting to the latest incident during interrogation. Moses and Lawrence, both from Benue State, were apprehended for allegedly stealing iron rods from the local government secretariat.

Moses admitted to the theft and claimed the stolen items were sold to scrap dealers for a sum between N4,000 and N5,000. The suspects have been turned over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and potential prosecution, urging residents to provide credible information to help combat crime and security threats in Osun State.