BY LEKE ADEGBITE

An 18year-old teenager, Segun Thomas who lived in Mushin area of Lagos State has been rescued by men of the Amotekun Corps from the captivity of a 65-year-old suspected ritualist Akorede Lawal suspected ritualist and kidnapper in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state.

It was learnt that the boy who is undergoing training as an Automobile mechanic, was hypnotised by the suspect and brought to Ore.

It was said that men of the Intelligent Unit of Ondo Amotekun Corps who were on duty got tip off about the situation and rescued the teenager from the man who was subsequently arrested the at Ore motor park and whisked him to Akure.

Some of the fetish items recovered from the suspects.

Speaking with the victim, Segun Thomas who said he left home for the mechanic shop where he is an apprentice, a workshop very close to his house, met the man who asked him for a helping hand and that was all he knew.

Responding, the suspect, Lawal who said he was an ex- herbalist, and that he innocently asked the boy to help him carry his bag, added that he willingly embarked on the journey with him.

Confirming the arrest, the State Amotekun Corps Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said his Men posted around motor parks in Ore noticed some funny behaviour between the young boy and the suspect when he was apprehended.

The Amotekun Commander who advised parents to teach their wards to abstain totally from strangers, added that the suspect will soon be charged to court.

Also reacting, mother of the victim, a 42-year-old food vendor, Mrs Rashidat Babatunde who lives with her four children in Mushin, Lagos State, thanked Ondo Amotekun for rescuing her son.

 

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