By Peter Adedoyin
The Ogun Amotekun Corps has arrested a 41-year-old man, Enitan Awoyemi, for allegedly orchestrating his own kidnapping in a desperate bid to evade financial obligations.
Awoyemi is a resident of Irolu-Remo, in Remo North local government area of Ogun State.
According to a statement signed by the Corps commandant, Brig General Alade Adedigba (rtd), Awoyemi's wife, Tope had reported at the Amotekun Irolu outpost that she received a phone call from her husband that he has been kidnapped by unidentified individuals who demanded a ransom of 5 million naira for his release.
He added that "Upon receiving the report, the Amotekun Intelligence team commenced an investigation into the matter, and findings from the investigation revealed that Enitan Awoyemi had accumulated substantial debts related to gambling in a lotto game, amounting to a staggering one million naira".
"Awoyemi, who is a regular player of the game, had previously won 6 million naira from the same game, using portions of his winnings to purchase a Toyota Corolla Sport car and a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle for commercial purposes. Faced with the inability to repay his debts, it is alleged that he resorted to fabricating a kidnapping scenario".
"Through collaborative efforts with the Vigilantes Group of Nigeria (VGN) and other community stakeholders, Enitan was traced to Ijagba town and later to Ota in the Ado-Odo/Ota local government area. He was ultimately arrested at the Irolu okada park in the early hours of November 13th, 2024, during routine patrol operations by the Amotekun officers".
"Upon apprehension, operatives noted a strong smell of insecticide from him, raising concerns about an attempted suicide. He was swiftly transported to Rufina Private Hospital in Iperu for medical attention".
"The Amotekun Corps is committed to taking necessary action, and once Enitan Awoyemi is discharged from the hospital, he will be handed over to the Police in Ilisan for further proceedings", Adedigba said.
The commandant reiterated the dedication of the Amotekun Corps to maintaining law and order, exposing deceitful activities, and protecting residents of the State.
"We therefore, commend the collaborative efforts of VGN, other community stakeholders, and our operatives in foiling this plot, and urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
"This incident highlights the importance of community cooperation in ensuring safety and security".
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