Operatives of the Ondo State Security Agency Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun, have nabbed suspected criminals allegedly involved in burglary, car and motorcycle theft, as well as farmers-herders clashes.
While parading the suspects at the Corps’ Headquarters in Akure, the State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, stated that the criminals were apprehended following intelligence received.
According to the Amotekun Commander, who disclosed that the arrested suspects had been destroying the livelihoods of the people, he urged residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities to law enforcement agencies, particularly as the festive season approaches, to prevent lawlessness.
Adeleye maintained that two persons were apprehended for infringing on the anti-open grazing law, with one incident in the Northern Senatorial District and another in the Central District.
He said, “We want to place it on record that in recent times, there has been an increase in the destruction of farms by herders, which has led to tension between farmers and herders.
“In a particularly distressing case in the Central Senatorial District, herders allegedly drove a homeowner out of her property, warning her not to return under threat of death.”
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Adeleye further stressed that the herders occupied the building for six months, using it as a grazing and resting ground for over one thousand cows.
He said, “Despite multiple appeals to vacate the premises, the herders refused to leave, forcing the homeowner to abandon her property.
“Acting on credible intelligence, Amotekun operatives conducted a dawn raid, finding cows grazing and resting in the woman’s sitting room and bedroom. One herder, identified as Umoru, was arrested, and several cows were confiscated.
“We have ensured that the house is now free from illegal occupation, and the rightful owner can return to live peacefully without fear,” the Commander assured.
“We have been engaging the Miyetti Allah leadership to educate herders on peaceful grazing practices to prevent further clashes with farmers. However, enforcement of the anti-open grazing law remains a priority as the Corps intensifies efforts to protect farmers’ livelihoods.”
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