The Ondo State security outfit, Amotekun, has arrested 20-year-old Akinmade Friday, who is accused of killing a 65-year-old woman over a disagreement regarding N3,000.
Reports indicate that Friday allegedly attacked the woman with a wooden plank, claiming she had stolen the money from his room.
In a statement to the police, he admitted to striking her on the head twice but insisted he did not intend to kill her.
The elderly woman later succumbed to her injuries.
Amotekun Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, addressed the media, revealing that Friday’s arrest is part of a larger operation that resulted in the detention of 27 suspects for various offenses across Ondo State.
Among those arrested were a 21-year-old man facing attempted murder charges and a 30-year-old involved in malicious damage, cultism, and assaults on law enforcement officers.
Adeleye highlighted a concerning trend of increasing crimes, such as housebreaking and violent offenses, which he attributed to the current economic situation.
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Other arrests included a 20-year-old suspected of motorcycle theft and a group of young men aged 22 to 25 linked to burglary and property damage.
Reassuring the public, Adeleye stated that the Ondo State Security Network Agency will continue its efforts to combat criminal activities, allowing residents to feel secure.
He noted that most local government areas remain peaceful, with some exceptions in border areas where a few kidnapping incidents have been reported.
Amotekun rangers are strategically positioned, particularly in forests and government reserves, to maintain security, especially during the upcoming festive season.