Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, have arrested and paraded a 29-year old man, identified as Olomi Dada, for allegedly stealing iron rods from the palace of the traditional ruler of Odigbo in Ore, Odigbo Local Government area of the state.
Dada was paraded alongside other suspects by the Amotekun Corps in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Monday, August 10, 2026.
According to the suspect, he was invited to the palace to carry out some work, during which he noticed some iron rods lying beside the palace.
He allegedly returned to the palace later when he thought there was no one around and made away with the iron rods.
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The suspect said he was subsequently apprehended by the Amotekun officers at the palace while attempting to steal the materials.
The Corps Commander of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, who spoke during the parade, said all suspects arrested for criminal activities would be properly investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law.Ondo news updates
He warned criminals and other individuals involved in criminal activities to desist, stressing that the security agency would continue to intensify efforts to protect lives and property across the state.
(The HOPE)