Osun: Amotekun arrests ex-convict, others for theft, burglary, rape of minors
The Osun State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has arrested nine individuals for various crimes including livestock theft, burglary and defilement of minors.
This was made known by the Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele, according to a statement issued by the spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass, on Thursday in Osogbo.
“In Oriade Local Government Area, a 56-year-old man, Ayo Akinpelu, was caught stealing two goats in Ipetu-Ijesa. Residents reported his suspicious activity, leading to his interception by the Amotekun command.
“Akinpelu was found with the stolen goats concealed inside his Lexus SUV. Community members insisted on inspecting the vehicle before Amotekun arrived to take him into custody,” the statement said.
Akinpelu, during questioning, confessed to have been involved in goat theft for seven years.
The statement revealed that Akinpelu is an ex-convict who was previously jailed for a similar offence.
“He confessed that he uses salt to calm the goats during theft and that he used the animals for pepper soup in his Ondo town beer parlour.
“He admitted to frequently travelling to Osun communities to steal goats.”
In a separate incident in Olaoluwa LGA , Amotekun operatives also arrested two men, 30 year old Sodiq Adeshina and 25 year old Kareem Marouf for burglary at an uncompleted building in Oluponna town
The suspects had stolen electrical appliances and cables valued at over N450,000, intending to sell them to a buyer in Iwo.
The statement stated that they confessed after being caught by operatives acting on intelligence reports.
Also, 26 year old Elijah Olawale of Ijebu-Ijesha town, Oriade LGA of the state, was arrested following complaints by his wife that he sexually abused his nine-year-old daughter.
“He confessed to raping the child three years ago and again recently.”
Also arrested were 26 year old Modakeke-based labour worker, ThankGod Friday, from Akwa-Ibom State, for raping his employer’s 12-year-old daughter twice.
Adeleke Sodiq, aged 60 years from Ode-omu, was caught raping a six-year-old toddler.
It was gathered that he lured the child with money and confessed to the crime, claiming it was his first time.
On September 8, 2025, the Amotekun revealed that three men – Ayo Akanni, 22 years, Bamiwo Sogo, 18 years and Bamiwo Israel, 18 years, were arrested in Ilesa for multiple burglaries at Atakunmosa Market.
“The suspects led operatives to a hideout where electronics, household items, building materials, and provisions worth millions of Naira were recovered.”
Reacting to the arrests, the Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele reiterated the Corps’ commitment to public safety and urged residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.
“We remain resolute in securing lives and property. Criminals have no hiding place; all suspects will face prosecution,” he added.
He disclosed that all nine suspects remained in custody and will be arraigned after conclusion of investigations.
Osun: Amotekun arrests ex-convict, others for theft, burglary, rape of minors
