The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has arrested a 56-year-old man, Iliasu, alongside his three sons over their alleged involvement in a kidnapping operation in Oba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state.
The State Commander of Amotekun, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading 28 suspects arrested for various offences at the corps’ headquarters in Akure.
According to Adeleye, the victim, identified as Oyebade Samuel, was abducted after his vehicle developed a fault along the Oba-Akoko Road.
He said the kidnappers initially demanded a N40 million ransom but later accepted N1.6 million from the victim’s family.
The commander explained that despite receiving the ransom, the suspects refused to release the victim and warned the family against involving security agencies.
The family subsequently reported the incident to Amotekun, prompting an intelligence-led operation.
Adeleye said operatives traced the suspects, who allegedly disguised themselves as cattle rearers while carrying out kidnapping activities.
During the rescue operation, the suspects reportedly attacked Amotekun personnel but were overpowered.
The victim was rescued with multiple machete and knife injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
