Amotekun Intervenes In Osun Communal Conflict, Arrests Two For Disturbing Peace

Two suspects, 39 year old Ogunjobi Ayanyemi and 42 year old Muritala Olajire, have been arrested by personnel of the Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, for breach of peace in Araromi Owu, Irewole LGA of Osun State.

The suspects were arrested on Wednesday in their hideouts in different locations of Araromi Owu following a tip-off to the Amotekun intelligence unit in the town.

This was made known by the Corps Commander, CSP Adekunle Omoyele (rtd) in a statement issued by the spokesperson, Yusus Idowu, in Osogbo on Saturday.

Ireporteronline recalls that the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke had on Tuesday directed security personnel to take over Araromi Owu after reports of violence.

It was gathered that in the ensuing violence, a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, stationed in the town, Shittu Wasiu Kehinde, and one other unidentified person were killed.

Also, there were reports of burning of houses and businesses before normalcy was restored in the community.

Omoyele in the statement said, “the felons were arrested at different locations in the town following a tip-off.

“The suspects’ involvement erupted from the chieftaincy crisis that ignited the killing of two people, burning of many houses and shops were vandalised.

“Amotekun operatives swung into action immediately and apprehended the culprits in their hideout in the town.

“Upon the investigation, the suspects admitted to committing the crime and mentioned other members of their gang.”

Omoyele urged residents to assist security agencies with necessary information to tackle any potential security threat in the state.

He added that the suspects have been handed over to the Police for subsequent interrogation and prosecution.