Amotekun arrests five suspected gunmen and seizes weapons in Ekiti
Operatives of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps have apprehended five suspected gunmen in Ekiti West Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Abdulahi Makana, Shuaba Ibrahim, Adamu Muhammed, Shlibu Umar, and Aruna Yahaya, were arrested after arriving in the state. According to the Amotekun State Communications Officer, Adeleye Adewale, arms and other items were recovered from the suspects. The men claimed to be farmers but could not provide proof to support their claims.
What happened
- Adeleye Adewale confirmed that the five suspects were arrested at Itawure after alighting from a vehicle.
- The operation was prompted by reports from local residents about suspicious activity at a motor park near a church.
- Items recovered from the suspects included two locally-made guns, an axe, a local sword (daga), two dogs, five cell phones, and assorted charms.
- The suspects were unable to provide evidence for their claim of being farmers during interrogation.
- The suspects and seized items have been handed over to the Ekiti West Police Command for further investigation.
