Ogun Residents Accused of Forcing Suspected Motorcycle Thief to Drink Poisonous Substance

A suspected motorcycle thief, Timothy Ashamu, is receiving hospital treatment after residents in Oke-Odan, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, allegedly forced him to drink a substance suspected to be Gamaline. Police said he had been accused of stealing motorcycles, including one reportedly taken from Adetunji Vincent in October. Police said officers rescued Ashamu and arrested Abiodun Oniyide, also known as Aje Alaje, after Ashamu identified him as one of the people allegedly involved. A container suspected of holding the substance was recovered. Oniyide remains in custody as police investigate and search for others allegedly involved. The police urged residents not to take the law into their own hands, saying suspected crimes should be handled through lawful arrest, investigation and prosecution.

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