The Ondo state security agency, Amotekun Corps said it has arrested six hoodlums, who allegedly took part in looting and burning of property during the violence that followed the #EndSARS protest in the state.
The Commandant of the security agency in Ondo State, Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, said the suspects were picked up in various parts of the state.
Briefing newsmen in Akure, Adeleye said the suspects were arrested with exhibits linking them with looting, arson and attacks on police stations in the state.
He said the suspects have confessed to committing the crime.
The commandant listed items recovered from the suspects to include police cardigan, police boots, riffle and motorcycle.
He said items recovered from the suspects suggested that the suspects participated in the burning of police stations in the state.
Adeleye said the suspects would be handed over to the relevant security agency for further investigation and prosecution.
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