Amotekun rescues kidnap victim, apprehends 24 suspects in Ondo

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has announced the rescue of a kidnapped student, Bisola Olisa, along the Ikare-Ado Ekiti Expressway, and the arrest of 24 individuals allegedly involved in various criminal activities.

Commander Adetunji Adeleye of the Amotekun Corps disclosed these developments on Wednesday, adding that the arrests were made for offenses such as kidnapping, armed robbery, motorcycle theft, conspiracy, cable theft, illegal migration, possession of firearms, and malicious damage, among others.

The operations were carried out in collaboration with other security agencies in the state.

Adeleye stated, “We arrested and paraded 24 suspects. We are pleased to report that the security situation in the state is very stable. Law and order are being maintained, political activities continue without disruption, and the anti-open grazing law is being enforced.”

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He continued, “Since the last incident, there have been no serious conflicts between farmers and herders. Human trafficking has decreased, and issues of cultism and militancy have nearly disappeared. Kidnapping activities are mainly confined to the borders and are being addressed.”

Regarding the rescue operation, Adeleye detailed the kidnapping incident involving Bisola Olisa, a 32-year-old victim abducted alongside three others in Supare, Akoko South-West Local Government Area.
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