Popular Nigerian ‘Pastor’ Arrested Over Kidnappings
Security operatives have apprehended Terry Tinate Augustus, infamously known as “Black,” a notorious kidnapper operating in Ondo State.
Augustus, who also claims to be a pastor from the Ajapa community in Ese Odo Local Government Area, was captured in Ilaje LGA on December 8, 2024.
The operation was carried out by the Amotekun Corps in collaboration with the Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Pipeline Surveillance and Waterways Security, Engr.
Alore Omosuyi. The arrest followed a tip-off from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police Special Squad.
According to a statement released on December 9 by the media team of the Office of the SA to the Governor on Pipeline Surveillance and Waterways Security, Augustus is a key member of a violent kidnapping syndicate linked to several abductions. Among these cases is a recent high-profile kidnapping in Lagos.
“On December 8, 2024, a joint operation between the office of the Special Assistant to the Ondo State Governor on Pipeline Surveillance and Waterways Security, Engineer Alore Omosuyi and the Amotekun Divisional Headquarters in Ilaje Local Government Area led to the arrest of the notorious kidnapper, Terry Tinate Augustus, also known as “Black
“The arrest took place in Alape, Ilaje Local Government Area, following crucial intelligence provided by the Commissioner of Police Special Squad 1 in Lagos State.
“Terry, a key figure in a violent kidnapping syndicate, had been linked to multiple abductions, including a recent high-profile case in Lagos.
“The operation was prompted by the arrests of two members of the gang, Promise Mafimisebi and Monday Ikuesan, in Lagos.
“During questioning, Mafimisebi revealed that the gang had collected a ransom of $52,000 from the recent kidnapping of Isa Ososa in Lagos. He also disclosed that Terry Tinate Augustus, also known as Black, was a member of their group and hailed from Ajapa in Ondo State.
“The gang primarily operated in urban areas, targeting wealthy individuals for ransom. They used swift abduction tactics, often employing stolen vehicles to carry out their operations.
“Engineer Alore Omosuyi, with his strategic leadership collaborated closely with the Amotekun Corps Ilaje to orchestrate the successful operation. Their combined expertise in security surveillance ensured the swift apprehension of the suspect. ”
