By Omolara Adasofunjo
The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the State Government to reposition the State Security Network Agency, code named Amotekun Corps for effectiveness in securing the lives and properties of residents of the state.
The House called for the appointment of a new State Commander, not below the rank of a Major or its equivalence in other Security Agencies to oversee the activities of the Agency following the death of its former Commander as well as the need to recruit more capable and competent personnel to strengthen the Corps’ operations.
Opening debate on the motion leading to the passage of the resolution during a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Oludaisi Elemide, the Sponsor of the resolution, Mr Babatunde Tella, had reported the ineffectiveness of the Amotekun Corps following the demise of the state Commander, Mr David Akinremi.
He disclosed that there had been reports that the operation of the agency was being hampered by insufficient fund; stressing that the Corps was in the need of more personnel, that should be based within the communities and provided with ammunitions and vehicles to enable them fulfill the responsibilities of ensuring adequate security in the state.
Other members who contributed to the debate include Mr Olusegun Kaka, Adebisi Oyedele, the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, Adegoke Adeyanju and Folawewo Salami, recounted incidents of insecurity, especially kidnappings in their respective constituencies, which needed to be tackled headlong.
The resolution also sought for the need to equip the Amotekun Corps with modern ammunitions, up-to-date communication gadgets and other security apparatus as well as the procurement of additional vehicles to aid the operations and other activities of the Corps.
The debate later led to the motion for the resolution moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye and supported by the Whole House through a unanimous voice vote.
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