Gunmen Kidnap Amotekun Officer, Three Others in Ekiti

There was pandemonium in Ikere Ekiti on Monday as unknown gunmen reportedly kidnapped a member of the South West Security Outfit, popularly called Amotekun, Mr. Thomas Aruleba, along with his wife and two children.

The incident occurred on Sunday evening along Ijare Road in Ikere Ekiti while they were returning from their farm.

Newsflash Nigeria gathered that the Amotekun officer and his family had taken a driver to the farm to transport timber needed for building his house. Unfortunately, the driver’s vehicle broke down while carrying the timber. The Amotekun officer and his family decided to return home to bring a mechanic to fix the vehicle. On their way back, the gunmen attacked them and marched them into the bush.

The kidnappers have contacted the victims’ family and demanded ₦10 million for their release.

A family member who spoke to Newsflash Nigeria, Mr. Johnson, revealed that the kidnappers initially demanded ₦10 million but later reduced the ransom to ₦5 million after pleas from the family.

Mr. Johnson stated that the family has reported the case to the police and other security agencies, as well as to the chairmen of the two local government councils in the community.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of Ikere West LCDA, Hon. Rufus Olorufemi, said that after receiving information about the distressing incident, he swiftly mobilized security teams to take action. The operation is ongoing to ensure the safety and security of the community.

According to a press release issued by the chairman’s media aide, the security team successfully apprehended four suspected kidnappers in the bush along with their motorcycles. During the arrest, they were found with incriminating items, including:

• Indian hemp
• Various types of ropes
• A motorcycle
• Charms

One of the security staff reportedly confronted one of the kidnappers, expressing dismay at their actions. The kidnapper responded with a shocking remark: “I think you have your way of stealing with your pen; this is my way. Let me be.”

The investigation is ongoing, and security forces have been instructed to prevent anyone from taking pictures of the kidnappers to avoid compromising the investigation, the chairman said.

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