Ondo State house of assembly has passed the State security network agency and Amotekun corps law, amendment, 2022.
Also passed is the bill to provide for the establishment of the State Security Trust Fund.
The passage of the bills followed the submission of reports by the chairman, the house committee on security Olulade Gbegudu for consideration and approval at plenary.
While presenting the reports, Mr Gbegudu explained that the bills would provide funds for special equipment, training and retraining of Amotekun personnel as well as foster an effective and enduring public-private partnership for crime prevention, containment and eradication.
He said it would also provide for joint border patrols with neighbouring states under the coordination of the leadership of the Amotekun Corps Commandant.
After the lawmakers unanimously agreed through a voice vote, the speaker, Bamidele Oleyelogun ruled for the bills to be passed.
Augustina Okinedo
