Key Achievements of the Osun Amotekun Corps Under the Leadership of AIG Wale Abbas, retired board chairman, and Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, Corps Commander
Under the dynamic leadership of AIG Wale Abbas Rtd and Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, the Osun Amotekun Corps has recorded several notable achievements, reinforcing community safety, combating crime, and enhancing operational capacity across the state with the support of the Executive Governor of Osun State His Excellency Senator Asiwaju Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke.
Over 289 criminals were apprehended for offenses such as armed robbery, rituals, fraudsters, rape, burglary, theft, vehicle snatching, defilement, fake currency, and impersonation between July 2024 and March 2026.
Below is a summary of major milestones and interventions recorded from July 2024 to June 2026:
1. Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement
Arrest of Communal Crisis Suspects (July 27, 2024)
Two suspects were arrested for inciting a violent communal clash in Araromi Owu, leading to the death of an NSCDC personnel and destruction of properties worth millions.
Vehicle Spare Parts Theft (August 23, 2024)
Three suspects were apprehended in Ode-Omu for stealing vehicle spare parts. A scrap dealer’s alert led to their swift arrest.
Fake Land Seller Arrested (August 24, 2024)
One Lasisi Ismail was arrested for fraudulently selling land with falsified documents in Ede.
Child Defilement Case (August 26, 2024)
A 35-year-old suspect was arrested in Boripe LGA for defiling a 10-year-old girl. Immediate action followed the mother’s complaint.
Parade of Nine Suspects (September 24, 2024)
Multiple arrests were made across various cases including motorcycle snatching/murder, transformer cable theft, fraud, currency forgery, and burglary.
Arrest of Serial Goat Thief and Fake Bank Manager (October 22, 2024)
Several suspects, including a livestock thief and a fraudulent individual posing as a bank manager, were arrested and paraded.
Arrest of Armed Robber (November 7, 2024)
Hassan Olalekan and accomplices were captured for involvement in armed robbery and burglary operations across Osun towns.
Cocoa Theft Cases (December 2 & 18, 2024)
Individuals and a family were apprehended for stealing cocoa worth millions. Legal action was initiated through proper judicial channels.
Vehicle Theft and Burglary (February 28, 2025)
Two suspects were arrested and later convicted for separate incidents of vehicle theft and house burglary.
Wire Theft and Sentencing (April 7 & 24, 2025)
A notorious electric wire thief and a cable thief were arrested and sentenced to prison after being found guilty of multiple offenses.
(May 2, 2025) Osun Amotekun Nabs Criminal Syndicate Behind N4.5 Million Steel Theft and Multiple Burglary Cases.
(May 13, 2025) Amotekun Foils Armed Robbery Attempt on Iron Rod Trailer in Osun, Driver, Property Valued at N50 Million Rescued
(May 20, 2025) Osun Amotekun Recovers Stolen Vehicle, Six LG Televisions Following Armed Robbery in Ode-Omu, as Victims commend swift response by security outfit.
(June 4, 2025) Amotekun nabs 15 suspects for various offences in Osun.
(June 13th, 2025) Osun Amotekun Apprehends Emmanuel Ivarim, 23 years old for Stolen Bajaj Motorcycle and Techno Spark 10 phone valued at #1,250,000 in Iperindo-Ijesa and he was sentenced to one year imprisonment.
(June 21, 2025) Magistrate Court Sentences 25-Year-Old to Three Years Imprisonment for Attempted Rape Following Arrest by Osun Amotekun Corps.
(June 23, 2025) Impostor Nabbed for Robbery, Military Impersonation; Remanded in Ile-Ife Correctional Centre
July 11, 2025: Amotekun and NSCDC Officers Swiftly Rescue Customs Operatives From Angry Mob in Inisa
July 11, 2025: Court Sentences Repeat Offender to 24 Months Imprisonment for Cocoa Theft in Osun.
July 18, 2025: Osun Amotekun Apprehends Three Suspects for Rape, Burglary, and Theft of Property Worth Millions of Naira
August 15, 2025: Magistrate Court Sentences 29-Year-Old Man to Two Years Imprisonment for Farm Theft and Vandalism Following Arrest by Osun Amotekun Corps
Sept. 7, 2025: Notorious Kidnapper, Murder Suspect Arrested After Gun Battle in Osun.
Sept. 11, 2025: Amotekun Arrests Nine Suspects For Livestock Theft, Burglary, and Rape of Minors In Osun
Sept. 22, 2025: CRIME CRACKDOWN: Osun Amotekun Nabs Serial Offenders Across Osogbo and Environs in Swift Operations
Sept. 28, 2025: Oluwo of Iwo Commends Osun Amotekun Corps for Outstanding Performance …As Corps Commander Omoyele Commissions New Area Command Office in Agbowo-Iwo
Jan 2, 2026: Amotekun Arrests Three Suspects Over Theft of 97 Goats in Osun
March 9, 2026: Amotekun Apprehends Two Suspected Highway Robbers in Osun
March 25, 2026: Amotekun Arrests Suspected Armed Robber in Osun
*Several cases were handed over to the police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for investigation and prosecution*
2. Capacity Building and Training
Intelligence Seminar (September 20, 2024)
A seminar for intelligence officers was conducted to enhance investigative practices under the guidance of the Corps Commander’s 35 years of policing experience.
Officers’ Training Program (October 24, 2024 & March 2025)
Officers were trained on gender, human rights, and community policing. Over 1,150 recruits underwent training and participated in a passing out parade.
3. Community Engagement and Security Operations
Fulani Community Dialogue (February 14, 2025)
Strategic engagement with Fulani leaders was held to mitigate farmer-herder clashes and agricultural threats.
Election Security Deployment (February 22, 2025)
Amotekun operatives were deployed across Osun State to ensure peaceful conduct during the local government elections.
4. Institutional Development
Website Launch (October 29, 2024)
Osun Amotekun launched its official website to improve public engagement and transparency.
Legal and Structural Support
(November 17, 2024): Governor Adeleke signed the amended Osun Amotekun Bill into law, granting prosecution powers and civil service inclusion to the Corps members.
(January 2, 2025): The Corps moved to its permanent headquarters in Osogbo, facilitated by the state government.
Recruitment Drive (January–February 2025)
A comprehensive recruitment process was conducted via the new website platform to bolster manpower.
5. Judicial Outcomes
Court Convictions
Multiple suspects, including those involved in armed robbery, burglary, rituals, fraudsters, rape and cable theft, were successfully prosecuted and sentenced, signifying Amotekun’s commitment to justice.
These achievements underscore the unwavering commitment of the Osun Amotekun Corps under the leadership of AIG Wale Abbas Rtd, Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele and the Field Commander Capt. Olusoji Benedict Akanni and the support of the Executive Governor of Osun State His Excellency, Senator Asiwaju Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke. This joint efforts have enhanced security, restored public trust, and established Amotekun as a formidable force in grassroots policing.
