Amotekun Arrest Suspected Armed Herdsmen in Oyo State

Operatives of Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, in Oyo State have arrested a truck loaded with gunmen who were heading go Igandan community which is part of Ibarapa in the State.

Ibarapa was the area where suspected herdsmen attacked villagers and killed some of them which made the Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho to issue an ultimatum to all Fulani herdsmen to leave the South West region.

The truck, with registration number TUR30ZY, is registered with Kebbi State and the Amotekun officials found 25 guns and 10 dogs in the truck alongside the suspects.

According to Sahara Reporters, the suspects have been handed over to the police authorities in Ido for more profiling.

“The Oyo State Amotekun, Ido unit led by Gbenga Olanrewaju made the arrest. They are suspected herdsmen in possession of about 25 dane guns and 10 dogs. They have been handed over to the police for further interrogation,” an official said.