Amotekun Uncovers Ammunitions Abandoned in Forest

As part of efforts to curb kidnapping, the Oyo State chapter of the Southwest Security Network, codenamed Amotekun has uncovered four AK rifles, military camouflages and about sixty rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, alleged to have been abandoned by kidnappers operating in an undisclosed forest in the State.

Speaking with newsmen at the state headquarters of the Corp, Moniya, Ibadan, the Commandant of the Corp, Colonel Olayinka Olayanju, Retired explained that the men of the command have been combing the forests in some parts of the state following the recent abductions of passengers along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway.

He said efforts of his men paid off last weekend when the items were discovered in one of the forests after a tip-off that some gunmen were cited in one of the undisclosed forests.

The Amotekun boss explained that officers of the security network were still on ground in the forests with a view to nabbing the criminal elements.

Also, Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security Matters, CP Fatai Owoseni, Retired, said the State Governor had given marching order that security agents in the state be proactive in stemming the tide of kidnapping.

He said collaboration with local elements such as hunters and vigilantes assisted greatly in the recent success achieved by the agents in the state.

The Oyo State Special Adviser on security matters added that the state government would ensure that necessary equipment needed for the smooth operation of the Corp be made available to enhance optimal performance