Amotekun apprehends repeat offender for attacking and attempted robbery of okada rider in Ondo

Kamarudeen Owolade, a repeat offender, has been apprehended for his involvement in an assault on a motorcycle rider in an attempt to steal his bike in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.

The 35-year-old Mr. Owolade was among the more than 30 suspected criminals presented by the Amotekun Corps at its headquarters in Akure on Monday, before members of the press.

According to the Amotekun Corps commandant in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, the suspect and his gang used dangerous weapons to attack the victim near the Lafee area in Akure South Local Council Area before trying to steal the motorcycle.

Mr. Adeleye revealed that the suspect was part of a syndicate that often hijacked motorcycles and assaulted their owners at gunpoint, particularly during late hours within the state capital, Akure.

“This man (Owolade) has been to prison on several occasions. I recall that some time ago, we arrested him, he was prosecuted, and sent to prison over this crime. Surprisingly, after leaving prison, he continued with his criminal activities. He and his group stopped a motorbike rider late at night. On their way, the Okada rider was visibly attacked in the face with a screwdriver and other weapons in an attempt to steal his motorcycle. That’s how we got wind of him, and he was arrested. During the investigation, we discovered he had previously been arrested for the same crime, and he’s back at it again. We will prosecute him,” he stated.

The victim, known as Abbey, explained that he was attacked by Mr. Owolade and two other men after they hired him for a ride around 10 p.m.

“They met me at the cathedral junction in Akure around 10 p.m. and said they wanted to hire me to Lafee junction. I initially charged them N2000, but it was already late, and they claimed to have only N1000.

“So, I agreed and informed my colleagues at the junction to keep an eye on me because it was late. But during our trip, I noticed their suspicious behavior on the bike. Before I knew it, they attacked me in the face with a screwdriver and other weapons. I’m just grateful that I didn’t lose my life because it was a serious attack, and they attempted to steal my motorcycle,” he recounted.