Two men, Adeniyi Elijah, 26, and Abdullah Rasheed, 19, have been arrested by operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State for attempted kidnapping. The duo, who hailed from Ejigbo, Osun State, and Kebbi State, respectively, allegedly perpetrated the act within Osogbo, the Osun State capital.
Confirming the arrests on Friday, the Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi, rtd, revealed that both men were arrested on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Ogidan Grammar School, and Nawarudeen Grammar School, Oke-Baale, Osogbo, Osun State, at 1350hrs. He said, 'The men of Amotekun were called by the residents of the areas after noticing unfamiliar faces in their environment.
He added that the suspects have been transferred to the Police! Anti-Kidnapping Unit for subsequent interrogation and prosecution. The suspects have however denied being kidnappers. Adeniyi Elijah said he brought his mother to Osogbo to take care of a new born baby delivered by his elder brother's wife. 'I only used the opportunity to use my motorcycle to carry passengers so that I can gather some money before going back to Masifa where I live.
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