Amotekun busts foreigners’ criminal network in Ondo

No fewer than 21 foreigners allegedly involved in criminals activities have been arrested by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps.

While describing the development as disturbing, the security agency stated that the foreign nationals, mostly from neighboring West African countries, had been posing as phone sellers and repairers while living in accommodations that do not match their economic status.

The Amotekun Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading 53 suspects for various offenses ranging from kidnapping and murder to cattle rustling and diesel theft.

The commander noted that the suspects were discovered to be operating with the assistance of local collaborators, including landlords who rented out properties to them without proper documentation.

The Amotekun commander stated that all 21 suspects have been profiled and will be handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service for further investigation and possible prosecution.

He added that four individuals were arrested in Akure North Local Government Area for staging a fake kidnapping and raising false alarms on social media.

Adetunji explained that initial reports suggested a kidnapping had occurred, but upon detailed investigation, officers discovered that one of the complainants who rushed to report the incident was an accomplice.

He disclosed that the suspect led security operatives to where the supposed victim had been hiding, confirming the incident was a hoax designed to create panic and extort money.