Amotekun Foils Five Kidnap Attempts, Arrests 17 Suspects And Rescues Teenage Girl R3ped By Kidnappers In Ondo

The Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as the Amotekun Corps, has thwarted five kidnapping attempts and arrested 17 suspects within a two-week period in Ondo State.

The corps also rescued a 17-year-old girl that was r3ped by kidnappers in captivity. 

The State Commander, Amotekun Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this in Akure while addressing newsmen on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. 

Adeleye said no ransom was paid in the five cases while the latest attempt took place on Monday where a chief in a community close to Akure was kidnapped.

He explained that the distress line was contacted and with the joint efforts of the local hunters and Amotekun Corps personnel, the kidnappers were pursued overnight.

“We were able to retrieve the chief and the Okada rider that were kidnapped without the payment of any ransom. Also in Akoko axis, some kidnappers ravaged farms, r3ped the women and took some victims between 1.00a.m and 2.00a.m along Ajegunle Road," he said. 

"Within 48 hours, the people were released, and three of the suspects that had been identified as part of the gang were arrested. We have them here, both the victim and the suspects.

"The same thing goes for the Central senatorial district, where some kidnapped suspects were arrested again by Amotekun and were equally identified by the victims.

"Today, we have a total of 17 suspects: eight under breaking of law and order, three for kidnap, and six involved in robbery and r3pe,” he said.

The commander assured that Amotekun Corps was prepared to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure sustenance of the peaceful atmosphere currently enjoyed in the state. 

Adeleye also said farmers/herders clash in the state had reduced drastically and urged Ondo residents to support the corps with timely information. 

Speaking, the 17-year-old girl that was r3ped by kidnappers appreciated the State Governor for bringing in Amotekun to rescue her from the kidnappers den.