The Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, in Ondo State, has dismissed three of its officers for professional misconduct.

The Ondo State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading seven suspects for human trafficking and housebreaking before newsmen in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Adeleye said the three dismissed officers would be prosecuted in line with the regulations guiding the corps.

He said: “We have three Amotekun personnel that had gone through the normal process of court marshal and are being dismissed today for professional misconduct.

“They cease to be members of Amotekun Ondo State Corps as from now and we would ensure that adequate punishment would be meted out to them even after dismissal.”

Adeleye, who called for more credible intelligence information from residents, said a vehicle, which was stolen by bandits in Akure, was recovered through timely information.

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The Amotekun commander noted that the electronic equipment also stolen from a resident around the state capital was recovered, adding that investigations were ongoing to apprehend the robbers who fled when they cited corps personnel.

He said: “Out of the seven suspects we are parading today, we have three that were arrested for human trafficking cases and we have four others that were arrested for housebreaking.

“And we were able to retrieve all the items stolen from their operation, which would be handed over to the rightful owners.

“However, this is to reconfirm that the response to distress calls is actually working for us in order to reduce crime to the minimum.”

Adeleye further stated that the command has deployed 700 officers across the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State ahead of the Easter celebration.

He admonished the people of the state to shun night travels for their benefit and the safety of lives and properties.

The Amotekun commander added: “To commuters, we advise you to reduce travelling late in the night, and early in the morning. However, we will commence our 24-hour patrol at the end of this week to ensure safety.

“We want to encourage the good people of Ondo state to give us timely information to work for them.”

The Star