The Osun State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested three suspects over the alleged theft of 97 goats in Ila-Orangun, Osun State.
The suspects were identified as 34 year old Ajayi Tope, an indigene of Ila-Orangun, as well as 46 year old Babalola Afeez and 46 year old Tajudeen Isiaka, both from Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State.
According to a statement by the Spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass on Friday, the trio were arrested at about midnight on December 31, 2025, by operatives of the Osun Amotekun Corps attached to the Ila-Orangun Command.
The arrest followed complaints by residents of Ila-Orangun over the persistent disappearance of goats within the community.
According to the Corps, “operatives acted on the reports by placing the suspected perpetrators under surveillance in order to track their movements.
“The suspects were eventually apprehended when they allegedly returned to the town late at night to steal more goats and were arrested on the spot.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly confessed to the crime, admitting that the operation was not their first involvement in livestock theft in the area.
“The suspects reportedly disclosed that they had carried out similar thefts in Ila-Orangun on eight different occasions prior to their arrest.
“They further alleged that all the stolen goats were sold to their supposed leader, identified as Ibrahim Akona, based in Ado-Ekiti, at the rate of ₦20,000 per goat.”
The statement commended the Ila-Orangun operatives for their response to the complaints.
“This arrest followed sustained surveillance triggered by reports from the community. Our operatives acted professionally to apprehend the suspects, the statement added.
A total of 97 goats were allegedly stolen and sold in Ado-Ekiti and efforts were ongoing to arrest the alleged kingpin, Ibrahim Akona, who remained at large.
