The Osun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested five suspects over alleged theft, conspiracy, shop burglary and fraud in different parts of the state.
The suspects were identified as Adebisi Olalere, 30; Isiaka Yinusa, 33; Farika Azeez, 30; Daniel Moses, 30; and Monday Lawrence, 30.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, CSA Yusuf Idowu Abass, the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following complaints about their alleged activities.
The Corps Commander, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, said operatives apprehended the suspects at different locations, including their alleged hideouts and scenes of reported offences.
The statement said Olalere, a herbalist from Gbongan, was arrested over allegations of conspiring with armed robbers and supplying them with traditional charms intended to aid their criminal activities.
Yinusa, also from Gbongan, was reportedly arrested in connection with an alleged shop burglary. The Corps described him as a former convict who had served a prison sentence for motorcycle theft.
It added that both suspects allegedly admitted involvement in the offences during preliminary investigations.
In a separate incident, Azeez, from Modakeke, was arrested over the alleged theft of a gas cylinder and other items. The Corps said he had previously been convicted of a similar offence and allegedly admitted to the latest incident during interrogation.
Meanwhile, Moses and Lawrence, both indigenes of Benue State residing in Ipinrindo, Atakumosa East Local Government Area, were arrested over the alleged theft of iron rods from the local government secretariat.
According to the statement, Moses allegedly admitted participating in the theft and disclosed that 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.
Omoyele said preliminary investigations had yielded admissions from some of the suspects, while some had reportedly identified other individuals allegedly connected to the incidents.
The commander urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to help prevent crime and address security threats across Osun State.
The Corps added that the five suspects had been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.
