Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have confirmed the arrest of a suspected armed robber identified as Chinedu Eze.
The arrest according to a statement by the Amotekun Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Idowu Abass on Friday, followed a failed robbery attempt on the Ilesa–Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Wednesday, after Amotekun operatives on routine patrol received a distress alert from a motorist who had reportedly come under attack along the highway.
The motorist, identified as Maxwell Phillips from Benue State, was said to have approached operatives attached to the Ilesa Area Command at about 12:20 a.m, informing them of suspicious activities by armed men on the road.
“The patrol team immediately mobilised to the location mentioned by the motorist in a bid to prevent further attacks on road users.
“On arrival, the operatives reportedly encountered suspected robbers who were attempting to stop vehicles along the expressway,” the statement said.
It was gathered that the suspects abandoned their operation and fled into nearby bushes upon noticing the presence of Amotekun personnel.
However, one of the suspects, Chinedu Eze, a 32-year-old man from Ebonyi State was apprehended during the pursuit.
Items allegedly recovered from the suspect include a cutlass, a torchlight and a locally fabricated wooden object designed to resemble an AK-47 rifle.
“The recovered items were believed to have been used to threaten and intimidate motorists during the attempted robbery.
“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted involvement in the operation and disclosed that his accomplices escaped into the bush,” the statement concluded.
Osun Amotekun arrests suspect after foiled Ilesa–Ibadan highway robbery
