The Ondo State Security outfit codenamed Amotekun said three herdsmen have been arrested and over 40 cows seized in the Owode area, in Akure North Local Government Area of the state for destroying farmlands.

The Commander of the Amotekun in the state, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, who disclosed this said, “We got distress calls from farmers and residents of Owode, a community very close to the Akure Airport that cows are persistently destroying their farmlands.

“We went there thrice to educate them on how to do their businesses without destroying other peoples’ farmlands. It got to a time when there was a threat and a new dimension to it which got us into action.

“The cows have been impounded, while three herders were apprehended as the investigation is still ongoing.”

Meanwhile, the Amotekun Commander who disclosed that the agency has commenced kicked off a massive and well-coordinated show of force across the state, assured the residents of the state of their safety, saying there will be no hiding place for criminals.

Adeleye said, “the parade was to reassure them of the security agency’s readiness to take on hoodlums and other elements ahead of the ’ember months’ period, saying the exercise is not meant to intimidate law-abiding citizens.”

The Amotekun boss said it will help checkmate hoodlums who might want to take advantage of the ember periods to execute their criminal acts.

“Our gallant men took the campaign round the Akure metropolis while also engaging themselves in a Show of Force.”

The Commander appealed to residents to provide credible and factual information about criminals and their activities in their various domains.

Adeleye enjoined residents of the state to go about their legitimate activities, assuring that the exercise would not infringe on their rights as the state government is ever resolute in ensuring the safety of lives and property.

He reiterated that Amotekun is ready to gallantly face the challenges of protecting everyone.

(Text excluding headline courtesy Nigerian Tribune)