The Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) in Ondo State has arrested 45 suspects for alleged kidnapping and other crimes.
The corps’ Commander in the state, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, who made the disclosure while parading the suspects before newsmen on Wednesday, explained that while 14 were arrested for kidnapping, five were for burglary, two for violating anti-grazing law and four others for disturbance of public peace.
He said the remaining suspects were arrested for offences including dangerous driving, stealing, possession of stolen goods, among others.
He,however, said that Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa ordered the release of 28 of the suspects arrested for minor offences. (NAN)
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He said, “The governor released them in the spirit of the festive period, and they will be released with strict warning not to perpetrate such acts again.” (NAN)
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