No fewer than nine individuals were arrested by the Osun State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps for various crimes including livestock theft, burglary and defilement of minors.
The Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, Isaac Omoyele, made this public on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass.
He said, “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.”
Akinpelu, who was previously jailed for theft, confessed to having been involved in goat theft for seven years.
The statement continued, “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.”
Also, Amotekun operatives arrested two men, Sodiq Adeshina (30) and Kareem Marouf (25) for burglary at an uncompleted building in Oluponna town in Olaoluwa LGA of the state.
The statement added that the suspects who confessed to the crime of stealing electrical appliances and cables valued at over N450,000, disclosed their plans to sell them to a buyer in Iwo.
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,” it stated.
Also arrested was 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 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), Bamiwo Sogo (18) and Bamiwo Israel (18), 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 the conclusion of investigations.
