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Amotekun Arrests 39 Suspects Fleeing Sokoto to Ondo Forests

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10 months ago

December 30, 2025

Amotekun arrests 39 suspects who fled Sokoto State and hid in Ondo forest reserves, alongside 22 others for various criminal offences

Akure, Ondo State The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has arrested 39 suspects who allegedly fled Sokoto State and sought refuge in forest reserves across the state.

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The arrests were announced on Tuesday by Amotekun State Commander Mr. Adetunji Adeleye, during a parade of the suspects in Akure.

The suspects were apprehended at the Elegbeka axis in Ose Local Government Area, a notorious security flashpoint where the Olufon of Ifon was murdered several years ago.

Adeleye stated the individuals claimed they relocated to Ondo forests following a United States-backed military strike against ISIS terrorists in northern Nigeria.

“The Elegbeka area has long been a hotspot for criminal activities, prompting Amotekun to establish a permanent control post within the forest to curb kidnapping and armed robbery,” Adeleye said.

“The sudden influx of these elements raises serious concerns for security in our forest areas.”

The operation was part of Amotekun’s ember-month security patrols, which have been deployed across four major operations in Ondo State.

The commander revealed that, in total, about 100 suspects have been arrested during the patrols, with 61 paraded on Tuesday.

A breakdown of the offences showed 50 suspects were arrested for breaches of law and order, two for anti-open grazing violations, six for kidnapping-related offences, and three for rape and gender-based violence.

Adeleye added that the 39 Sokoto suspects were found hibernating inside the forest, with vehicles parked far from their hideouts.

“We trapped them and brought them together. Those found with incriminating materials will face prosecution,” he said.

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The arrests highlight the agency’s continued commitment to combating crime and securing Ondo State during the high-risk ember-month period.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

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2 days ago

October 21, 2026

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Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.