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Men of the Amotekun Corps have confirmed the arrest of a notorious armed robber in Osun state.
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The suspect, alongside his gang are known for terrorizing residents in the state.
The Osun state Amotekun corps have arrested one Olalekan Hassan, a suspected armed robber.
Daily Report Nigeria gathers that the 27-year-old suspects, alongside his gang members were said to have robbed the Ila-Orangun, Iree, and Ilesa towns are of the state.
According to the spokesperson of the Amotekun Corps, Idowu Yusuf, in a statement released on Thursday, November 7, said Hassan and his stolen different valuables from unsuspecting victims at gunpoint.
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The statement reads
The suspect, who hails from Ile-Ife, was living in Ilesa but was arrested in Ila-Orangun from where he was subsequently transferred to the state headquarters of the Amotekun corps for further investigation,”
“The suspect was apprehended following a coordinated operation based on credible intelligence. The suspect’s arrest has brought to light a series of criminal activities in which he has been implicated, alongside three other accomplices named as Segun, Wale and Adebayo.
“Hassan Olalekan and his gang are suspected to have been behind a series of robberies and burglaries in the towns of Ila-Orangun, Iree, and Ilesa. The gang, which was heavily armed, allegedly used firearms to terrorise residents, loot properties, and steal valuable items.”
“The group was reportedly armed with three pistols and a barrel gun, which they used to threaten and overpower their victims during their criminal operations.”
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This arrest is a major breakthrough in our efforts to clamp down on criminal elements within Osun State. We are committed to ensuring that those who engage in such activities face the full force of the law,”
“The Osun Amotekun Corps is working in close collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force. We have since forwarded Olalekan’s case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further inquiry.
“Investigators are now working to track down the remaining members of the criminal gang, who are still at large. Additionally, efforts are being made to recover stolen items from the various robbery incidents.” the corp added
