The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have arrested five suspected gunmen who had just arrived in the state.
The State Communications Officer, Adeleye Adewale, said the suspects were apprehended on February 25 at Ekiti West Local Government Area, with weapons and other items recovered from them.
Adewale listed the suspects as Abdulahi Makana (28), Shuaba Ibrahim (25), Adamu Muhammed (25), Shlibu Umar (31), and Aruna Yahaya (28).
He stated that the suspects, reportedly from the northern part of the country, were intercepted by Amotekun operatives in the Itawure area as they alighted from a vehicle.
“The five suspects were seen alighting from a vehicle at a motor park in front of a church along Itawure Road. Following a report by indigenes, the Amotekun Command promptly moved to the scene.
“Fortunately, the suspects were all arrested, and dangerous weapons were recovered from them,” Adewale said.
He added that the items seized included two locally made guns, one axe, one daga (local sword), two dogs, five mobile phones, and assorted charms.
“Upon interrogation, the suspects claimed to be farmers but provided no evidence to substantiate their claims,” the spokesperson said.
Adewale noted that the suspects and the recovered items have been handed over to the Ekiti West Police Command for further investigation and appropriate action.
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