Ekiti Hunters Nab Suspected Killers Of Civil Defence Officer

Local hunters in EKiti State have apprehended the gunmen who recently murdered an officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer and kidnapped three members of the deceased's immediate family.

On September 3, 2022, Segun Ayebulu, the NSCDC officer was shot dead in front of his brother and children at around 6.30 pm as he was travelling to his hometown, Ogbe, Yagba West local government area of Kogi State.

Speaking to journalists in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, the chairman of the Ajoni local council development area of Ekiti State, Micheal Ogungbemi, confirmed that the suspects were detained by operatives of Operation Eradicating Bandits at the Borders of Rural Ajoni Communities (EBBORAC) of the Ajoni Local Security Network.

According to him, they were arrested on Tuesday night by local security personnel who were patrolling the Ekiti-Kwara border area.

“They had confessed to have perpetrated the killing of the NSCDC operative and kidnapping of his family members.

"If not for the prompt action I took, they would have been mobbed by angry youth.

“Recovered from them were two AK47. Immediately after the arrest, my office was contacted and I instantly informed the team from Amotekun Corps, Ikole Command, Officers of the Divisional Police Officer, Ikole LGA for immediate detention, investigation and prosecution of the culprits.

“They are presently being detained at the police station in Ikole Ekiti”.

The Commander, Ekiti State Amotekun Corps, Brigadier General Joe Komolafe confirmed the arrest of the four suspects.

"Yes, they are now with the police. The local security network worked with our operatives in arresting the suspected killers and kidnappers.

“Since the incident happened, our men have not rested.

"We have been combing the surrounding bushes at the border area.

"We are sounding a warning to criminals that Ekiti is not in any way safe for them.”