Oyo State Security Network also known as Amotekun has
arrested no fewer than thirteen people who were in possession of various
dangerous weapons.
The suspects when arrested, claimed to be Fulani hunters
from Kebbi State.
It was gathered that the suspects were arrested on
Tuesday along Ido/ Eruwa Road in Ibadan, the state capital.
Our correspondent learnt that the road is the major way that leads to Ibarapa geopolitical area which has been engulfed with series of killings, kidnappings and attacks of innocent citizens by suspected gunmen.
The suspects who have been handed over to the state Police
command were in possession of items like dane guns and big dogs.
It was gathered on Wednesday that the suspects were
intercepted in a truck with registration number TUR 30 ZY Kebbi.
They were arrested by a team of Amotekun operatives led by
Gbenga Olanrewaju who were on routine patrol.
Amotekun Commandant in Oyo state, Col. Olayinka Olayanju
(rtd.) confirmed the arrest of the suspects.
Olayanju added that the suspects have been handed over to
the police for further interrogation.
Public Relations Officer of the state Police command, Mr.
Olugbenga Fadeyi confirmed the arrest of the suspects on
Wednesday.
Fadeyi who said that investigation has commenced on the
matter, added that the suspects claimed to be hunters from Kebbi.
“Arrest of armed men from Kebbi along Ido / Eruwa Road. On
25/01/2021 at about 1440 hrs, a caster truck was intercepted along Ido/ Eruwa
Road by personnel of Ido Division having having occupants of 13 men, 45 big
dogs and 19 dane guns, bags of cassava flour (garri) and other things for up
keep.
“They claimed to be hunters form Kebbi State going to
Ilaju/Eruwa areas for annual hunting expedition.
“Also, hunters I.D. cards were found with them. The command
is carrying out a through investigation into the matter to ascertain and verify
their claims, pls.”
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