Men of the Security Network Agency popularly known as Amotekun, in Oyo state, have seized a truck loaded with about 80 suspected Fulani herdsmen at Iwo Road, Ibadan.
The truck was reportedly stopped by the operatives and a quick search revealed some bows, arrows and daggers in the vehicle. Another source disclosed that there over 25 motorcycles and some cows inside the truck.
Upon investigation, the men confessed they were going to Lagos and Ogun States.
The Amotekun security officers were said to have handed over the truck and suspects to the police for further interrogation and search when residents began to gather around the scene.
Amotekun Commandant Col. Olayinka Layanju (retd) in Oyo State confirmed the incident when contacted.
He said, “We arrested about 80 men in a truck. We found some bows and arrows and knives in the truck. They also had some cows and motorcycles there. We couldn’t carry out a thorough search because we had started attracting attention, so we moved them to the police station nearby.”
The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Olugbenga Fadeyi, also confirmed the incident, saying, “Some persons were intercepted and they were taken to Agodi Police Station where they were profiled. They said they were coming from Wudil in Kano and were going to Lagos and some to Ogun State. They said they were taking the cows to the abattoir in Agege, Lagos. We didn’t find anything incriminating on them. They were released and escorted to the Toll Gate area on Lagos Ibadan Expressway. They are no longer in Oyo State territory.”