The Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, has arrested five suspects over alleged theft, conspiracy, shop burglary and fraud in different parts of the state.

The suspects were identified as Adebisi Olalere, 30; Isiaka Yinusa, 33; Farika Azeez, 30; Daniel Moses, 30; and Monday Lawrence, 30.

The corps’ Public Relations Officer, CSA Yusuf Idowu Abass, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday, October 17, 2026, saying the suspects were apprehended on October 14 following complaints about their alleged activities.

Herbalist Arrested Over Alleged Links to Armed Robbers

According to the statement, Olalere, a herbalist from Gbongan, was arrested over allegations that he conspired with armed robbers and supplied them with traditional charms intended to support their criminal activities.

Yinusa, also from Gbongan, was arrested in connection with an alleged shop burglary in the town.

The corps described Yinusa as a former convict who had previously served a prison sentence for motorcycle theft.

Amotekun said both suspects allegedly admitted involvement in the offences during preliminary investigations.

Suspect Arrested Over Alleged Theft in Modakeke

In a separate operation, operatives arrested Azeez, a resident of Modakeke, over the alleged theft of a gas cylinder and other items in the community.

The corps said Azeez had previously been convicted of a similar offence and served a prison sentence.

He allegedly admitted to the latest incident during interrogation, according to the statement.

Two Arrested Over Alleged Theft of Iron Rods

Moses and Lawrence, both 30-year-old men from Benue State residing in Ipinrindo, Atakumosa East Local Government Area, were arrested over the alleged theft of iron rods from the local government secretariat.

The corps said Moses allegedly admitted participating in the theft and told investigators that the stolen rods were sold to scrap dealers for between ₦4,000 and ₦5,000.

The stolen materials were reportedly valued at between ₦50,000 and ₦100,000.

Suspects Handed Over for Further Investigation

The Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, said preliminary investigations had produced admissions from some of the suspects.

He added that some of those arrested had reportedly provided information about other individuals allegedly connected to the incidents.

Omoyele urged residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to help prevent crime and address security threats across the state.

The corps said the five suspects had been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.

The allegations against the suspects have not been established in court.