Herbalist arrested with AK-47 rifle, other nabbed for fraud in Osun

The officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a 54- year-old herbalist, Oyeyemi Lukman, for allegedly being in possession of an AK-47 rifle.

The NSCDC Commandant in Osun State Dr Akintayo Adaralewa, made the disclosure while parading the herbalist in Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Adaralewa said the suspect was arrested in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State, adding that the offence contravened section 3, sub-section 1 of the robbery and firearms (Special Provisions) Act.

The NSCDC boss said Lukman would be charged to court after an investigation to serve as a deterrent to others.

Adaralewa added that the herbalist had confessed to the crime.

Speaking with newsmen, Lukman said the live ammunition belonged to a military officer who asked him to make a “traditional bulletproof” for him.

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Also paraded for alleged fraud and possession of narcotics was a 31-year-old suspect, Tajudeen Idris.

Adaralewa disclosed that the suspect was arrested on January 27 in Ilobu in Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State.

He said Idris allegedly specialises in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public of their hard-earned money.

The NSCDC boss noted the suspected fraudster had several SIM cards and bank accounts that made tracking his nefarious activities almost impossible.

Adaralewa said the offence contravened section 1 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offence Act, 2086.

He said a large parcel of hemp was also found with the suspect.

Adaralewa said Idris had confessed to the crime and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of an investigation.

The suspect told newsmen that he was a bricklayer before he ventured into the crime.

He said he cloned the Bank Verification Number (BVN) of an unknown person to open the account he was using to operate the fraudulent act.

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