Osun Amotekun arrests 25 yr previous ex-convict for theft

The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested a 25 yr previous man, Adebayo Azeez for theft of electrical energy wire valued at roughly N1.3 million.

A press release signed by Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele and issued by spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass revealed that Azeez is an ex-convict.

The arrest adopted a misery name made by involved residents of the realm who witnessed suspicious actions involving the suspect and his accomplices.

The assertion mentioned, “On Monday, April 7, 2025, operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ila Command apprehended one Adebayo Afeez, a 25-year-old ex-convict and indigene of Iragbiji, for stealing electrical energy wire valued at roughly N1.3 million.

“The immediate motion of the operatives led to the profitable seize of the suspect whereas he was making an attempt to flee the scene.

“Investigation revealed that the suspect was not solely concerned within the theft but in addition had a historical past of felony habits, having beforehand served time in jail for the sale of arduous medicine, for which he was incarcerated for one yr and eight months.

“Throughout interrogation, Adebayo confessed to the crime, admitting that he carried out the act within the firm of a buddy who managed to flee arrest upon sighting Amotekun operatives.”

The commander, Omoyele reiterated the significance of group cooperation, noting that the well timed data offered by residents performed an important function in apprehending the suspect.

He emphasised that the Osun Amotekun Corps stays resolute in its mission to rid the state of felony parts and can proceed to pursue and prosecute those that threaten the peace and safety of the citizenry.