The Ogun Amotekun Corps has arrested one Enitan Awoyemi, a 41-year-old resident of Irolu-Remo, for allegedly orchestrating his own kidnapping in a desperate bid to evade financial obligations.
A statement signed by the State Commander of Amotekun Corps, Brigadier General Alade Adedigba , rtd, said, “Enitan Awoyemi whose wife, Mrs. Tope Awoyemi, on November 10th, 2024, at approximately 9:00 AM, reported to the Amotekun Irolu outpost that her husband had called her, claiming to have been kidnapped the previous day by unidentified individuals who demanded a ransom of 5 million naira for his release.
“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 1 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 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.
The Amotekun Corps reaffirms its dedication to maintaining law and order, exposing deceitful activities, and protecting Ogun State residents. We therefore, commend the collaborative efforts of VGN, other community stakeholders, and our operatives in foiling this plot, and urge 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.
