The South West Safety Community codename Amotekun have arrested 28 foreigners for allegedly luring unsuspecting Ghanian to Nigeria and, within the course of, kidnapped them for ransom.
The 28 suspected kidnappers had been a part of the 61 suspects arrested by the safety community for numerous crimes, together with tried homicide, stealing, and violation of the anti-grazing legislation of the state within the final two weeks.
Parading the suspects, the Commander of the Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, stated the suspected kidnappers would lure those that wished to journey to america of America and Canada to Nigeria from Ghana and requested them to deliver different victims earlier than they may very well be launched.
Aside from suspected kidnappers, Adeleye stated Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa has ordered full enforcement of a ban on business bikes, popularly referred to as okada, from 8:00pm to five:00am and impounding of unregistered autos.
Additionally, the Amotekun commander stated homeowners of unregistered autos had been given a one-week ultimatum to register their autos, saying that it had been found that bikes and unregistered vehicles had been getting used to perpetrate crimes within the state.
His phrases “We aren’t introducing a brand new order however reinforcing the present directive. Statistics point out that over 65 p.c of felony actions happen at evening involving Okada riders, each licensed and unlicensed. Beforehand, the ban was from 6PM, however after listening to public considerations, the federal government has adjusted it to 8PM – 5AM. Solely important employees with legitimate IDs will probably be exempted.
“By govt order, His Excellency, the Governor, has reaffirmed the ban on Okada operations past 8 PM, efficient instantly. This choice follows elevated felony actions—resembling kidnapping, theft, and assault—carried out by unidentified Okada riders. Solely these on important duties with legitimate identification will probably be exempted. Regulation enforcement officers have been mandated to arrest violators throughout the state.
“Efficient one week from as we speak, all unregistered autos and people utilizing faux vendor numbers or quantity plates should regularize their standing or face authorized penalties. Many criminals function below false registration particulars, and this measure is aimed toward closing that loophole.
“We’re re-emphasizing the preliminary order made by the federal government of Ondo state that, the impact from Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, from -8pm to 5am, any Okada seeing shall be seized indefinitely.
“We are saying unequivocally that, anybody discovered responsible will certainly be handled. All unregistered autos plying our roads are given simply 7 days to take action (to register), or else, such autos won’t be spared.”
Adeleye strengthened the choice of the federal government to stop any truck conveying greater than 10 passengers into the state territory. He stated Amotekun and different safety companies have begun the border and twenty-four hours of patrol as a part of efforts aimed toward decreasing crimes.
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