The Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested five suspects over alleged involvement in theft, shop burglary, conspiracy and fraud across different parts of 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 issued on Saturday by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Idowu Abass, the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following complaints from members of the public.
The Corps Commander, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, said operatives apprehended the suspects at different locations, including alleged hideouts and scenes of reported offences.
Olalere, a herbalist from Gbongan, was reportedly arrested over allegations that he conspired with armed robbers and supplied them with traditional charms to facilitate their activities. Yinusa, also from Gbongan, was arrested in connection with an alleged shop burglary.
The statement noted that Yinusa had previously served a prison sentence for motorcycle theft. Both suspects allegedly admitted involvement in the offences during preliminary investigations.
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In a separate incident, Azeez, from Modakeke, was arrested over the alleged theft of a gas cylinder and other items. The Corps said he had previously been convicted of a similar offence and allegedly admitted to the latest incident during interrogation.
Meanwhile, Moses and Lawrence, both from Benue State and residents of Ipinrindo in Atakumosa East Local Government Area, were arrested over the alleged theft of iron rods from the local government secretariat.
Moses reportedly admitted participating in the theft and disclosed that the stolen materials, estimated to be worth between ₦50,000 and ₦100,000, were sold to scrap dealers for between ₦4,000 and ₦5,000.
Omoyele stated that preliminary investigations had yielded admissions from some of the suspects, while others allegedly identified individuals believed to be connected to the incidents.
The commander urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to help prevent crime and address security threats across the state.
The five suspects have since been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.
All allegations remain subject to investigation and judicial determination.
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