The Amotekun Corps in Ondo State has raised an alarm over the sudden influx of illegal herdsmen into the state.
Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading 31 suspects arrested for different crimes in the state.
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The thirty-one suspects were arrested during the Easter and Sallah break for various crimes ranging from rape, illegal possession of firearms, arson, and stealing in different locations in Ondo State.
Commander of the Corp, Adetunji Adeleye while addressing Journalists said no fewer than 45 suspects were apprehended during the recent breaks.
He said investigations have been concluded on 31 of the suspects and they would soon be arraigned in court.
The Amotekun commander also raised the alarm over the influx of unregistered Herders into the state through border communities in Edo and Kogi states with large numbers of cattle.
He concluded that only herdsmen who are registered with the state government would be allowed into the state, warning the illegal ones to stay away.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
