Amotekun arrests 16 suspected cattle rustlers in Ekiti
At least 16 suspected cattle rustlers have been arrested by the Amotekun Corps in Ekiti State. According to Adewale Adeleye, the suspects, believed to be herdsmen from Kwara State, were apprehended at Gede Farm Settlement, Isan-Ekiti. The arrest followed a tip-off from residents who noticed unusual movement of cattle in the area. The suspects were handed over to the police for further investigation.
What happened
- Adewale Adeleye, Amotekun Information Officer, confirmed the arrest of 16 suspected cattle rustlers at Gede Farm Settlement, Isan-Ekiti, in Oye Local Government Area.
- The suspects were reportedly herdsmen who migrated from Kwara State to Ekiti State without proper authorisation.
- Residents alerted Amotekun operatives after noticing a large number of cattle and herdsmen, causing panic in the community.
- Items recovered from the suspects include currency notes, seven Tecno mobile phones, charms, three vigilance group identity cards, and a herd of cattle.
- The 16 suspects were handed over to the Rapid Response Squad of the Ekiti State Police Command for further investigation and prosecution.
