The Osun Amotekun Corps has arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Rilwan Raifu, in connection with an alleged armed robbery operation in Ororuwo community, Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State.
The Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Yusuf Idowu Abass, in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday disclosed that the suspect, an indigene of Osogbo residing in Lagos, was apprehended on Sunday following a swift response by operatives attached to the Boripe Command.
He stated that the arrest was made after a distress call from residents who alerted security authorities to the activities of suspected armed robbers in the area, prompting immediate mobilisation of Amotekun personnel to the scene.
Abass noted that the suspect was apprehended on the spot, while other members of the gang escaped and are currently at large, adding that efforts are ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspects.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly confessed to participating in the crime, claiming it was his first involvement in robbery.
He added that the suspect disclosed that an associate identified as “Small,” who is still at large, lured him into the act and facilitated his movement from Lagos to Ororuwo.
He further stated that items recovered from the suspect include a short Dane gun, a stick, and a mask.
Abass also revealed that the Corps Commander, Dr Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, commended residents of Ororuwo for their prompt and proactive response, which contributed to the success of the operation.
He added that the commander praised the professionalism of the operatives involved and reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property across the state.
The PRO stated that the suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, while efforts continue to apprehend other members of the gang.
He urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information.
