By: Oluwatosin Adesola
Operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo state have arrested a member of a kidnap syndicate in Akure for kidnapping four female church members during a vigil service, even as the Corps apprehended 75 suspected criminals.
The suspect, Abiodun Igbekele who disguised as a woman was arrested one hour after he invaded the church at Edo lodge area of Oke-Ijebu Akure with members of his gang.
The man who wore a blue gown and members of the gang kidnapped four church members including a priest.
Parading the suspect and 20 others, the State Commander of Amotekun Corps, AkogunAdetunjiAdeleye said the suspect was arrested at a spot along Ado Ekiti road while others escaped.
The commander also paraded 21 others who specialised in kidnapping, stealing and selling of Indian hemp.
Chief Adeleye added that about three hundred and fifty motorcycles and vehicles were impounded in the last two weeks during the corps operations stop and search of unregistered motorcycles.
In an interview with newsmen, the suspected Kidnap kingpin, Abiodun Igbekele confessed the molested the four female victims including a 78yr-old woman.
