The Amotekun Corps in Osun State on Sunday intercepted 14 Northern Youths who breached the interstate travel ban at Ikire, Irewole Local Government.
It was gathered that the corps at a checkpoint stopped and forced the driver of the vehicle to open the container after which 14 Northern youths were found hiding in it.
The driver who could not explain the reason for travelling said he was taking them to Osun State before they were intercepted.
Most of the Northern youths were sweating profusely when the door was opened and they couldn’t respond to questions asked from them.
While confirming the report, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, the Director- General of the Amotekun Corps, said they were excorted back to the Osun-Oyo boundary and were asked to return to their originating state.
He commended his men for being proactive to the security of Osun State.
He however urged the residents of the State to support the outfit by providing necessary information that will further help in securing the state.
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