Amotekun Corps foils five kidnap attempts in Ondo

Ahe Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as the Amotekun Corps, has successfully prevented five kidnap attempts across Ondo State over the past two weeks.

This was revealed by the State Commander, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, during a press briefing on Wednesday in Akure.

Adeleye confirmed that “no ransom was paid in the five cases,” including the latest incident on Monday, involving the abduction of a community chief near Akure.

He stated that a swift response to a distress call, along with support from local hunters, enabled Amotekun operatives to track down the kidnappers overnight.

“We were able to retrieve the chief and the Okada rider that were kidnapped without the payment of any ransom.”

In another case, Adeleye said that kidnappers struck in the Akoko axis, where they attacked farms, assaulted women, and abducted individuals between 1:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. along Ajegunle Road.

“Within 48 hours, the people were released, and three of the suspects that had been identified as part of the gang were arrested. We have them here, both the victim and the suspects.”

Similar efforts in the Central Senatorial District also led to the arrest of more kidnapping suspects who were later identified by their victims.

Adeleye added: “Today, we have a total of 17 suspects: eight under breaking of law and order, three for kidnapping, and six involved in robbery and rape.”

He assured that Amotekun Corps remains committed to partnering with other security agencies to maintain peace in the state and noted a drastic reduction in farmer/herder clashes.

He urged residents to support ongoing security efforts by providing timely and accurate information.

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