By Michael Ofulue, Osogbo
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Men of Amotekun Corps in Osun State have arrested two suspected criminals alleged to have been terrorizing residents of Modakeke and its environment.
The Hope Metro learnt that the suspects were caught with a dane double barrel gun as of the time of arrest.
The suspects whose names were given as Segun Ajayi, 27 and Sunday Adedoja, 37 were arrested after a complaint was lodged at Amotekun office in Modakeke area of the state.
Confirming the arrest to newsmen in Osogbo, the Amotekun Field Commander, Capt. B.O. Akanni (Rtd), said the arrested culprits have been terrorizing the residents of Modakeke before nemesis caught up with them.
“Our men received an information from concerned residents of Modakeke over the activities of some criminal elements. So, our men swung into action and arrested the duo while armed with a dane gun and charms.
“Investigation revealed that the suspects are ex -convicts.
Akanni also urged the residents of the state to be security conscious of their environment and expose any criminals hideout in their domains to the security agencies.
He said the suspects have been transferred to the police command for subsequent investigation and interrogation.