23 h. ago Amotekun Corps Busts Kidnap Syndicate, Rescues 70 Foreigners In Ondo

Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued over 70 foreigners from the den of a notorious kidnap syndicate operating within the state. Majority of those abducted by the kidnap syndicate are foreigners from Ghana. LEADERSHIP gathered that the victims were lured to the state by the suspects under […]

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66 h. ago Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

The Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos, has apprehended a notorious syndicate accused of trafficking young girls from Nigeria read more Police bust human trafficking syndicate, rescue girls from Mauritania

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6 d. ago Adeleke promises vehicles, gadgets to boost Amotekun’s operations

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said Amotekun Corps in the state would soon get operational equipment, motorcycles, and vehicles to enable operatives to perform optimally. The assurance came after the chairman, Osun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), Assistant Inspector General of Police, Wale Abbas (retd.), had placed the demands of the command which Read More

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6 d. ago Osun recruits 1,150 Amotekun Corps, promises support with necessary equipment

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has recruited 1,150 Amotekun Corps to aid security and promised to support them with adequate equipment. In his speech at the passing-out parade of the corps at the NYSC orientation camp, Ede, on Friday, he disclosed that the amended law has provided opportunities to be a […] The post Osun recruits 1,150 Amotekun Corps, promises support with necessary equipment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Amotekun Corps Arrests 32 Suspected Kidnappers In Ondo

The operatives of Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested no fewer than 32 suspected kidnappers across various forests in the State. Parading the suspects and other suspected criminals at the headquarters of the Corps in Akure, the state capital, the Commandant of the Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, said that […]

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1 week ago Amotekun parades 58 suspects over kidnapping, other crimes in Ondo

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has paraded 58 suspects arrested for various offences, including kidnapping, across different read more Amotekun parades 58 suspects over kidnapping, other crimes in Ondo

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2 w. ago Police Capture Five Kidnappers, Rescue Burkina Faso National In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued Sambo Labibo, a Burkina Faso national, from a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating in the Durumi Internally Displaced Persons Camp. Labibo was kidnapped on March 14, and his captors compelled him to contact an associate, demanding a ransom of N15 million. According to a statement issued on Wednesday […] The post Police Capture Five Kidnappers, Rescue Burkina Faso National In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT Police rescue kidnapped Burkina Faso citizen from IDP camp, arrests five suspects

The FCT Police Command rescued Sambo Umar Labibo from a notorious syndicate operating within the Durumi IDP Camp.  read more FCT Police rescue kidnapped Burkina Faso citizen from IDP camp, arrests five suspects

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Police kill seven kidnappers, rescue four in Abia, Nasarawa

Tribune Online Insecurity: Police kill seven kidnappers, rescue four in Abia, Nasarawa "Upon arrival, the operatives faced heavy gunfire from the kidnappers. However, the superior firepower of the tactical teams led to the neutralization of six members of the kidnapping syndicate, and the four victims were rescued unharmed." Insecurity: Police kill seven kidnappers, rescue four in Abia, Nasarawa Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Abiodun warns Amotekun operatives against abuse, reaffirms commitment to security

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring maximum security for residents. Speaking in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Friday while handing over new operational vehicles and motorcycles to the state’s Amotekun Corps, Abiodun, represented by his Chief of Staff, Toyin Taiwo, warned operatives against misconduct, extortion and harassment of the Read More

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3 w. ago Police arrest siblings for stealing five bags of cement in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has detained two brothers, Philips and Charles Igbodo, for allegedly stealing five bags of cement in the Idiroko area of the state. According to a statement released on Thursday by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, the brothers were initially apprehended by a member of the Amotekun Corps. Philips, who works Read More

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3 w. ago Security Operatives Nab 4 Suspects, Rescue Kidnapped Teacher In Oyo

Four persons were on Sunday arrested by personnel of the Oyo State Police Command and the Amotekun Corps at Odo-Osa area of Ilora in Afijio Local Government of Oyo State for allegedly kidnapping a woman. The suspects who were said to be Fulanis reportedly stormed the home of a couple, Mr and Mrs Olayiwola at […]

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last month Ekiti Woman Arrested For Inflicting Head Injuries On Son With Pestle

The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has apprehended 43-year-old Damilola Ajenifuja for allegedly assaulting her son with a pestle, causing severe head injuries. Abiodun Adeleye, Head of Communication for Ekiti Amotekun, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday. Adeleye stated that the woman struck her nine-year-old son on the head with the kitchen tool as a […] The post Ekiti Woman Arrested For Inflicting Head Injuries On Son With Pestle appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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