Amotekun arrests two for causing mayhem in Osun community

Two persons suspected to be behind the mayhem in Araromi Owu, Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State where two people were killed, have been arrested by the Osun State Amotekun Corps.

The suspects are 39-year-old Ogunjobi Ayanyemi and 42-year-old Muritala Olajire.

The suspects were arrested on Wednesday in their hideouts in Araromi Owu following a tip-off.

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

Thefrontrank reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke had on Tuesday directed security personnel to take over Araromi Owu after reports of violence and breach of peace in the community.

In the ensuing violence, operative 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 the 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 the 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.