Amotekun Suspends Three Officers, Parades Four Suspects In Ondo

Amotekun Suspends Three Officers, Parades Four Suspects in Ondo

In a dramatic turn of events within the Ondo State chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, three officers have been suspended over allegations of gross misconduct and actions deemed detrimental to the image of the security outfit.

The announcement was made by the State Commander of Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, during a press briefing held at the command’s headquarters in Akure.

According to Adeleye, the suspended officers were not only relieved of their duties but also declared wanted to facilitate a thorough investigation into their activities. Preliminary findings suggest that the trio may have been sponsored to malign and discredit the command through various social media platforms.

The commander emphasized that such behavior undermines the integrity and operational discipline of the corps, which was established to bolster regional security across southwestern Nigeria.

In the same briefing, Adeleye paraded four suspects apprehended for various criminal offenses. Among them was an individual identified as an informant for a notorious kidnap syndicate that has been terrorizing parts of Ondo State.

The commander detailed that the suspects were involved in activities ranging from aiding kidnappers to other forms of organized crime, and their arrests were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the state.

This development comes amid heightened scrutiny of Amotekun’s operations, especially following recent controversies in neighboring Osun State, where about twenty-five operatives were arrested by the Nigeria Police.

The police also sealed the outfit’s operational bases in Osogbo and Ile-Ife, actions linked to the alleged killing of four indigenes of Akinlalu, including three siblings, reportedly by Amotekun personnel.

The Ondo State command has reiterated its commitment to transparency and accountability, assuring the public that any officer found guilty of misconduct will face the full weight of disciplinary procedures.

Adeleye concluded by reaffirming the corps’ dedication to safeguarding lives and property, while urging residents to continue cooperating with security agencies to ensure a safer environment.