The Osun State Safety Community Company, often called Amotekun Corps, has efficiently foiled an armed theft try on a trailer transporting iron rods value roughly ₦50 million.
The incident occurred alongside the Gbongan/Osogbo Street, close to the Gbongan overhead bridge in Ayedaade Native Authorities Space.
The trailer, which was carrying forty tons of iron rods from Shagamu to Osogbo, was being trailed by an unidentified Toyota Corolla from Ikire. Round 1:00 a.m., armed males tried to intercept the truck.
The robbers, posing as process drive officers, approached the motive force on the bridge and demanded to see the car’s waybill. Sensing one thing amiss, the motive force grew to become suspicious and tried to withstand their efforts. One of many attackers allegedly instructed the motive force, “Allow us to do what we wish to do shortly earlier than folks begin popping out.”
The driving force, refusing to give up the car, was assaulted whereas nonetheless holding the steering wheel. Throughout the wrestle, the robbers tried to take his cellphone and seize management of the truck. Within the ensuing scuffle, the motive force managed to push the attackers and the apprentice into a close-by bush. Seizing the second, he fled into the bush and contacted his employer, who shortly alerted Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, the Amotekun Corps Commander.
The Amotekun Command in Ayedaade Native Authorities responded promptly, efficiently foiling the theft try, rescuing the motive force and his apprentice, and securing the precious cargo.
The driving force, Mr. Jimoh, expressed his gratitude, commending the Amotekun Corps for his or her swift response and bravado. He appealed to the state authorities to strengthen the Corps additional, making certain they will perform their duties extra effectively.
In a press release, Dr. Omoyele praised the officers’ efforts and emphasised the significance of group help in curbing crime. He additionally warned criminals to keep away from Osun State, assuring that anybody caught partaking in prison actions would face the complete drive of the regulation.
The Amotekun Corps stays devoted to defending lives and property within the state, upholding a zero-tolerance stance on crime.
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