Operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network Agency code-named Amotekun in Osun state have arrested a commercial driver and one other suspect for allegedly stealing 18 goats in the state.
The suspects, Segun Oladipupo, 40, a commercial driver, and Wale Samuel, 40, confessed to the crime.
Addressing journalists in Osogbo, the state capital on Tuesday, the Field Commandant of Amotekun Corps, Amitolu Shittu said that the suspects were arrested early morning in Osogbo.
Shittu stated that the Osun command swung into action when they received a signal from their counterparts in Oyo Amotekun over the criminal activities of the suspects, adding that Osun Corps burst some places where Segun Oladipulo was picked up along with Wale Samuel with a space bus they are using for the criminal operation.
He explained that the suspects were using the space bus bought by their buyer who is now on the run to carry out the evil act.
“The suspects use beans and onions to cover those goats which according to suspects were picked at different locations in Osogbo and Ibadan.
“We were notified by some operatives in Ibadan, Oyo State that some criminals are engaging in stealing goats.
“We decides to burst some places and discovered some suspects with a bus carrying goats. They put beans and onion to cover them, and during interrogation, they confessed to having stolen them.
He, however, urged the residents of the Osun to be security conscious and vigilant, noting that many unthinkable things are happening in society.
He stressed that the Osun Amotekun is currently on investigation to arrest other criminals that are involved in the act.
He further stressed that the suspects will be handed over to the police and charged to court after completion of the investigation.
