Five suspected gunmen have been taken into custody by Ekiti State Amotekun Corps operations since they arrived in the state. 

Adeleye Adewale, the Amotekun State Communications Officer, said in a statement on Thursday in Ado Ekiti that the suspects were arrested on Wednesday in the Ekiti West Local Government Area and that weapons and other goods were found on them. 

Abdulahi Makana (28), Shuaba Ibrahim (25), Adamu Muhammed (25), Shlibu Umar (31), and Aruna Yahaya (28) were named as the suspects. According to Adewale, the suspects, who are said to be from the country's north, were taken into custody at Itawure after getting out of a car.

“The five suspects were seen alighting from a vehicle at a motor park in front of a church along Itawure Road. Following reports from indigenes, the Amotekun Command swiftly moved to the scene. Fortunately, all suspects were arrested and dangerous weapons were recovered from them,” he said.

Two locally manufactured firearms, an axe, a daga (local sword), two dogs, five cell phones, and several charms were among the things found. 

According to Adewale, the suspects claimed to be farmers during questioning, but they were unable to produce any supporting documentation.

“The suspects and the exhibits recovered have since been handed over to the Ekiti West Police Command for further investigation and necessary action,” the Amotekun spokesperson said.