Amotekun arrests 95 suspects over kidnapping, burglary, illegal mining in Ondo
The Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, has arrested 95 suspects in Ondo State over alleged involvement in kidnapping, burglary, and illegal mining activities. The arrests were made during a series of coordinated security operations carried out across different parts of the state. According to officials, the operation targeted criminal hideouts and areas […]
Osun Amotekun arrests suspect after foiled Ilesa–Ibadan highway robbery
Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, have arrested a suspected armed robber, Chinedu Eze, following a foiled robbery on the Ilesa–Ibadan Expressway. The arrest came after a motorist, Maxwell Phillips from Benue State, alerted Amotekun patrols in the early hours of Wednesday about suspicious activities by armed men along the highway. […]
Amotekun arrests three over alleged theft of goats
The South-West security outfit, Amotekun, has arrested three individuals over the alleged theft of goats in the region. The arrests were made following reports from local farmers about missing livestock. According to the Amotekun command, the suspects were apprehended while attempting to transport the stolen animals. The operation was carried out in collaboration with community […]
Ondo Governor vows to hunt down attackers of Ipele police station
The Ondo State Governor has promised that all those responsible for the attack on the Ipele Police Station will be found and punished. He described the attack as a direct threat to public safety and warned that the state will not tolerate violence against security agencies. The governor said security forces have been instructed to […]
Amotekun arrests 39 suspects fleeing US airstrikes
The Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun, has arrested 39 people suspected of fleeing from northern Nigeria following recent airstrikes reportedly carried out by the United States military. The Commander of the corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said the arrests were made as part of efforts to prevent criminals from entering the state. Adeleye explained […]
Ondo governor approves recruitment of 500 Amotekun operatives
The Ondo State Governor has approved the recruitment of 500 new Amotekun operatives to boost security across the state. This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to tackle rising insecurity and provide better protection for residents. The government believes that increasing manpower will help strengthen community policing. According to the governor, the new recruits […]
Osun operates without security votes — Gov Adeleke insists
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has revealed that his government has faced pushback for refusing to use security votes. In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke confirmed that all security-related spending in Osun is done through proper budget channels. He explained, “We don’t have security votes like many Nigerians think. I face […]
Soldier allegedly k!lls Amotekun officer in Osun
The Osun State Command of the Amotekun Corps has made a disturbing allegation that one of its officers, Samuel Tope, was killed by a soldier in the Ijeda-Ijesa community of the state. The incident reportedly occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025. In a statement issued by the Amotekun Corps Commander, Dr. Hon. […]
Amotekun rescues 28 Ghanaians in Ondo
In a major rescue operation, Amotekun, Ondo State’s security force, saved 28 Ghanaians who were held hostage by kidnappers in the Oda area of Akure, the state capital. The victims had been tricked by a 28-man gang that promised them U.S. visas for a fee of $1,500 to $2,000. Once the victims arrived in Nigeria, […]
Amotekun sends back 114 northerners rounded up in Ondo to their states
The Amotekun security group in Ondo State has sent 114 people back to their home states after they were found entering forest areas illegally. These individuals, mostly from northern Nigeria, were caught traveling in two trucks towards forests in Ore and Ofosu. Speaking to the media, Amotekun’s State Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, said security forces have […]