The Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested 10 suspects across Oyo State during the festive period.
According to a press release by the Commandant of Amotekun within the state, Colonel Olayinka Olayanju (retd), all the suspects arrested had been handed over to the police across the divisions within the state.
Olayanju said four suspects were arrested in Oyo after he personally led operatives on a patrol across the town.
The Amotekun boss said the suspects were fond on creating roadblocks in parts of Oyo West to extort and rob innocent residents of the town.
He said three suspects were arrested at Ibadan North West government Area of the state for robbery, while three suspects were arrested in Odo Ona Kekere, Olomi and Ido council areas.
Olayanju said the suspects would be prosecuted by the police for the offences committed.
The Amotekun boss said the agency work still work with relevant agencies to make sure the safety of lives and property within the state.
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