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Amotekun arrests man for allegedly raping teenager in Ekiti
The South-West security network, Amotekun Corps has arrested one Oluwabunmi Anifowose for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Efon Alaaye, Efon Alaaye local government area of Ekiti State.
The corps commander of Amotekun in the state, Brig. Gen. Olu Adewa (retd), said in a statement issued on Sunday by the agency’s Head of Communications, Abiodun Adeleye, that the suspect was arrested on Saturday at a hideout at ljebu-ljesha in Osun State where he fled to in a bid to escape arrest.
He said the victim was sent on an errand by her parents when she was accosted and defiled by the suspect.
Adewa said: “The arresting Amotekun officers stated that the suspect was arrested in ljebu-ljesha, Osun State where he was hiding himself amid his colleagues who were suspected to be cult members.
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“The suspect has been handed over to the police at the Efon Ekiti Division for further investigation and necessary action.”
He added that Amotekun operatives, on the same day arrested two men for allegedly stealing an iron door at the Oke-ljebu Agege area in lkole LGA.
The commander listed the suspects as Usman Sheidu (30) and a gateman, Olalekan Aluko (32).
“Upon interrogation by the arresting Amotekun officers, the two suspects confessed to the crime. The duo has since been handed over to the Divisional Police in lkole Ekiti for further profiling,” he added.
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