They identified the suspected gang members as Kutu Mone aka MK; July Mone; Best Oniwei; Iyemiyelawei Mone; Mathew Suku Polobubou; Dedewei Mone and Bado Ogbudugbudu.
The protesters said the gang has been operating in the riverine area until security operatives started arresting them.
One of the protesters, Faith said the ringleader, Kutu Mone, who hails from Asere, invaded the community because he felt his people were giving security men tips-off about their activities.
According to her: “We saw fire burst out of our houses. We didn’t know what was happening. We all ran into the bush all through the night till security men came to our rescue.”
Paramount ruler of Agadagba Kingdom, Oba Zachueus Doubra, said he received report that one of his subjects, who he described as a ‘recalcitrant boy’ invaded Asere to burn down the community.
According to him: “I sent my chiefs and some police officers to the community and I was informed that 14 houses were burnt down, nine other houses vandalised. Many were rendered homeless. Many ran into the bush in pants, some in knickers.
“I want to appeal to all the three tiers of government and all relevant agencies to come to the aid of the victims by way of relief materials.”
Ondo Police spokesman, ASP Tee-Leo Ìkorò, said: “We want to assure the people of the area that Police is on top of the situation. The people should go back to their normal businesses.
“Our men have taken over the area and with no time, MK and his gang would be arrested and be prosecuted as well.”
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