A Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State on Friday sentenced two persons, Sikiru Raheem, and Azeezat Afeez, to seven and two years consecutive prison terms for theft and burglary.
The duo were charged with breaching the peace and burglary, according to the prosecuting counsel, Oyedele Akintayo, who stood in for the Attorney General of Osun State.
They were arrested by the Osun State Command of the Amotekun Corps.
According to the Corps Commander, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, the suspects were apprehended in different locations in Osogbo after the reports of their criminal activities were received.
Omoyele stated that the timely intervention of the Amotekun personnel led to the immediate capture of the suspects.
He said, “The first suspect, Sikiru Raheem, a 30-year-old male, was arrested for the theft of a Ford Jeep worth N7,000,000 (Seven Million Naira). The vehicle, belonging to one Olukokun Morayo, was stolen from the Oke-Onitea area of Osogbo.
“Following a thorough investigation, Sikiru Raheem confessed to stealing the vehicle with the intent to sell it for N1.5 million. He also admitted that this was not his first offense of such nature.
“The second suspect, Azeez Afeez, aged 20, was arrested on February 23, 2025, for committing burglary. Azeez stole several items from a residence, including a standing fan, a torchlight, TV cables, solar radio, a bag of bulbs, wires, MP3 player, and two mobile phones—an MPs and an Itel A33.
“The total value of the stolen items was estimated at N420,000, with the properties belonging to two different victims, Oyagbile Bose and Mrs. Adebisi Grace. During the investigation, Azeez confessed that he stole the items to sell them and raise money for personal gain, and he also admitted that this was not his first crime.”
The Osun Amotekun Corps urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities promptly, as they continue their commitment to maintaining law and order in the state.
He said, “The prosecution of these offenders serves as a deterrent to others involved in criminal activities, reaffirming the Corps’ dedication to ensuring a safer environment for all residents of Osun State.”
Delivering the judgment, Magistrate M.A. Olatunji maintained that the culprits violated the laws of the state and were, therefore, subjected to punishments as simulated by the Criminal Code.
