The Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Nigeria, has arrested several suspected criminals, including individuals involved in kidnapping and other offenses. These arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat crime in the region.
The Ondo Amotekun Corps successfully rescued two young Fulani herders who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in a forest along the Ondo–Edo State boundary.
The Amotekun Corps successfully rescued eight kidnap victims, including a teacher and a pastor, from a forest hideout in Ondo State without paying any ransom.
Ogun State in Nigeria plans to deploy Amotekun corps and vigilante groups to enhance security around schools. This initiative follows recent attacks and aims to strengthen protection for students and staff.
Operatives of the Ekiti State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested five suspected fleeing bandits in Okemesi-Ekiti, located in the Ekiti West Local Government Area.
Governor Aiyedatiwa of Nigeria inducted 500 newly trained officers into the Amotekun Corps, charging them to defend peace and protect the state from criminal activities amidst insecurity concerns.
Four officers of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, were reportedly killed in an ambush by suspected criminals in the Akure North Local Government Area, with the agency confirming two deaths and vowing to track down the perpetrators.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Chairman has called on South-West governors to enhance regional security cooperation, support the Amotekun corps, and invest in technology to combat banditry and crime.
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed strong concern and questioned the circumstances surrounding the reported deaths of over 200 Amotekun security operatives. The party called on Governor Makinde to address the unacceptable loss of life.
Ondo State’s Amotekun Corps is preparing to prosecute 142 individuals arrested for various crimes, including kidnapping, anti-grazing violations, and cultism.
The Ondo State Amotekun corps has debunked reports of bandit attacks in the state, which had led to parents withdrawing children from schools. Amotekun has directed 24-hour patrols to ensure security and reassure residents.
Nurses in Ondo State, Nigeria, have threatened to withdraw services following the abduction of six health workers from a government primary health centre in Akure. This development follows an earlier report where the Amotekun Corps successfully rescued five individuals, including three health workers, during overnight operations in the Akure South Local Government Area.