The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested five suspects over alleged theft, conspiracy, store housebreaking and fraud in several places throughout the state.
The suspects have been recognized as 30-year-old Adebisi Olalere; 33-year-old Isiaka Yinusa; 30-year-old Farika Azeez; 30-year-old Daniel Moses and 30-year-old Monday Lawrence.
According to a press release issued on Saturday by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, CSA Yusuf Idowu Abass, the suspects have been arrested on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following complaints about their alleged activities.
The assertion mentioned Corps Commander, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, mentioned operatives acted on the complaints and apprehended the suspects at completely different places, together with their alleged hideouts and scenes of reported offences.
“Olalere, a herbalist from Gbongan, was arrested over allegations that he conspired with armed robbers and provided them with conventional charms supposed to help their criminal activities.
“He was reportedly arrested alongside Yinusa, additionally from Gbongan, who was apprehended in reference to an alleged store housebreaking within the city.
“Yinusa is a former convict who had previously served a prison sentence for motorcycle theft. Both men allegedly admitted involvement in the offences during preliminary investigations,” the assertion disclosed.
In a separate incident, Azeez, from Modakeke, was arrested over the alleged theft of a fuel cylinder and different gadgets locally.
The Corps mentioned Azeez had beforehand been convicted of an analogous offence and had served a jail time period.
He allegedly admitted to the most recent incident throughout interrogation.
“Moses and Lawrence, each 30-year-old males from Benue State residing in Ipinrindo, Atakumosa East Local Government Area, have been arrested over the alleged theft of iron rods from the native authorities secretariat.
“Moses allegedly admitted participating in the theft and said the stolen iron rods, estimated to be worth between N50,000 and N100,000, were sold to scrap dealers for between N4,000 and N5,000,” the assertion added.
Omoyele mentioned preliminary investigations had produced admissions from a few of the suspects, whereas some had reportedly recognized different people allegedly linked with the incidents.
The Corps commander urged residents to supply credible and well timed data to safety companies to assist stop crime and deal with potential safety threats throughout Osun State.
“The five suspects have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution,” the assertion added..
