Amotekun Corps Arrests Prime Suspect in Adepoyigi's Abduction and Killing

Strategic Insights -

The State Commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, has announced the arrest of a prime suspect involved in the abduction and killing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman at Ward 5 in Ose Local Government Area, Nelson Adepoyigi. The suspect was apprehended through intelligence after being trailed to the forest. Adepoyigi was abducted in his home last month while returning from his farm and was killed in the custody of the abductors after a sum of ₦5 million ransom was paid.

Key Takeaways:

  • The prime suspect in Nelson Adepoyigi's abduction and killing has been arrested by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun.
  • The suspect was apprehended through intelligence after being trailed to the forest, and has confessed to the crime.
  • Amotekun has also arrested 31 other suspects for various criminal activities including kidnapping, rape, cultism, armed robbery, and burglary.
  • The suspects were arrested in different locations across the state, including Ute-Owo Forest, Jugbere Forest, Irese, Ose/Ifon/Elekbeke Axis, Oda Road Axis, and Ipele in Owo.
  • The Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, emphasized that Ondo State is relatively peaceful, and reassured farmers of their safety, advising them to communicate any suspected movements to Amotekun.
  • Amotekun rangers remain domiciled in the forest, as directed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and are committed to ensuring the safety of farmers.

Statistics:

  • 32 suspected criminals were arrested by Amotekun across the state.
  • 10 suspects were arrested for kidnapping, with most of the victims identifying them.
  • The ransom paid for Adepoyigi's release was ₦5 million.
  • 2 suspects were arrested for armed robbery, with the victims present to identify them.

Sources:

  • "Amotekun Arrests Suspects, Guarantees Farmers Safety", by Punch News, January 2023.
  • "Ondo Amotekun Parade 32 Suspects, Arrests Prime Suspect in Adepoyigi's Abduction", by SaharaReporters, January 2023.
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