Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, has apprehended 149 individuals suspected of criminal activities while posing as hunters.
The suspects, arriving in trucks from different parts of the country, were intercepted in three local government areas within the state.
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Commander of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed that the arrests were made at black spots notorious for robbery and kidnapping operations.
The suspects, who claimed to be hunters, were found concealing various weapons, bags of Indian hemp, and cutlasses in their luggage within the trucks.
Adeleye explained, “If they are genuine hunters, why not come out openly, but one begins to wonder why they would come from the extreme parts of the country to hunt in a village, in a forest they have never been to before in Ondo State.”
He emphasized that individuals intending to engage in legitimate activities within Ondo State, particularly in forest areas, should register with relevant agencies to ensure transparency and security.
Adeleye pointed out that the Ondo State Forestry Reserves require hunters to register, allowing the government, traditional leaders, and fellow hunters to be aware of their presence.
The commander urged strangers to consult with appropriate authorities and adhere to regulations, emphasizing that the government would not tolerate individuals entering forest areas without a clear purpose.
“We have very strong reasons to believe that they are the people that turn to kidnappers, armed robbers at night, and commit various crimes, especially in the bad portions of the roads and in the forest reserves of the state,” Adeleye asserted.
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The suspects are currently undergoing profiling, with investigations ongoing to ascertain the motives behind their concealed weapons and activities within the state.
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