Crime
Osun Amotekun Corps Nabs Notorious Armed Robber Terrorising Communities
The group was reportedly armed with three pistols and a barrel gun, which they used to threaten and overpower their victims during their criminal operations.
Osogbo, Osun State — The Osun State Amotekun Corps has arrested a notorious armed robber, Olalekan Hassan, known for terrorizing several communities in the state.
The 27-year-old suspect and his gang were involved in a series of armed robberies in Ila-Orangun, Iree, and Ilesa, where they reportedly used dangerous weapons to intimidate and rob victims at gunpoint.
In a statement released by Idowu Yusuf, spokesperson for the Amotekun Corps, the operatives apprehended Hassan on November 7 in Ila-Orangun.
The suspect, originally from Ile-Ife, Hassan had been residing in Ilesa but frequently travelled to various towns with his gang to carry out coordinated robberies, leaving residents in fear.
“Hassan and his men operated with dangerous weapons, targeting unsuspecting residents, robbing them of their belongings, and instilling fear across several towns in Osun State,” Yusuf stated.
The statement read, “The suspect was apprehended following a coordinated operation based on credible intelligence. The suspect’s arrest has brought to light a series of criminal activities in which he has been implicated, alongside three other accomplices named as Segun, Wale and Adebayo.
“Hassan Olalekan and his gang are suspected to have been behind a series of robberies and burglaries in the towns of Ila-Orangun, Iree, and Ilesa. The gang, which was heavily armed, allegedly used firearms to terrorise residents, loot properties, and steal valuable items.”
“The group was reportedly armed with three pistols and a barrel gun, which they used to threaten and overpower their victims during their criminal operations.”
The corps further disclosed that under interrogation, Hassan admitted to being involved in armed robbery operations alongside his accomplices, where cash, electronics, and other valuables were stolen.
Meanwhile, Osun Amotekun corps commander, Dr. Isaac Omoyele, described Hassan as a notorious criminal who terrorised various communities in the state with his gang before luck ran out on him.
“This arrest is a major breakthrough in our efforts to clamp down on criminal elements within Osun State. We are committed to ensuring that those who engage in such activities face the full force of the law,” he stated.
He said, “The Osun Amotekun Corps is working in close collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force. We have since forwarded Olalekan’s case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further inquiry.
“Investigators are now working to track down the remaining members of the criminal gang, who are still at large. Additionally, efforts are being made to recover stolen items from the various robbery incidents.”
The commander urged them to report any suspicious activities to the relevant authorities.
