Amotekun Arrests Man For Motorcycle Theft

Operatives of the Osun Western Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) have apprehended a suspected armed robber identified as Ibukun Olagoke for stealing a motorcycle in Iwo.

The Field Commander of the outfit, Amitolu Shittu who confirmed the arrest in Osogbo on Saturday disclosed that Olagoke was arrested after stealing the motorcycle at Agbowu area of Iwo.

Shittu also revealed that it was in the course of carting away the motorcycle that the owner saw him with it and alerted the security outfit at its Iwo Command.

He also stated that immediately the Osun Amotekun operatives were alerted of the robbery, they swung into action and apprehended the culprit.

Upon interrogation, Shittu revealed that the culprit confessed to the crime and also explained that he has been indulging in motorcycle theft for a long time.

Olagoke also explained that he also steals other items and sells them to one Dayo Bello who is also Iwo-based.

"He will be handed over to the security agent for further investigation and prosecution," Shittu concluded.