Security

Amotekun: Gov. Makinde Inaugurates Operational Vehicles, Motorcycles

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commissioned thirty-three operational vehicles and 396 motorcycles for the state Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed “Amotekun” for effective security coverage of the state. The presentation of the vehicles took place at the premises of Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Inaugurates One Thousand Five Hundred Amotekun Corps

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has inaugurated the pioneer 1,500 personnel of Western Security Network of Nigeria codenamed Amotekun in the state. Inaugurating the Amotekun corps perssonel at the Emmanual Alayande College of Education Sport complex, Oyo Governor Makinde said from now, there would be immediate local response to any external invasion in Continue Reading

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Amotekun: Oyo Residents Advocates Credible Personnel

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Motorists plying Iseyin – Okeho road want to know if the police mounted road block at Olugbade village has the approval of relevant authorities or not and whether the days of checking points are gradually returning. Activities of two uniformed policemen sighted on the road around 8 a.m this morning with an army green colour […]Continue Reading

Politics

Governor Fayemi Tasks Amotekun personnel on Patriotism.

Web News 19 October 2020 597 0

Ekiti state Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has challenged personnel of the Amotekun Security Outfit to ensure patriotism and carry out their activities in conformity with the rules and regulations guiding the corps..The Governor who gave the charge in Ado Ekiti at the official launch of the Western Nigeria Security Network code named “Amotekun Corps” also […]Continue Reading

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Ekiti Amotekun Corp Strategizes to Rescue Kidnapped Industrialist

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The Western Nigeria Security Network code-named Amotekun in Ekiti State says it is working with other security agencies to apprehend those who kidnapped an industrialist Mr Jide Ijadare at his groundnut producing factory on Ijan Ilupeju road. The Ekiti corps commander of the security network, General Joe Akomolafe stated this when he led some top government […]Continue Reading

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Amotekun: Fake Recruitment Officer Apprehended

Web News 15 September 2020 626 0

A middle-aged man, Kareem Taiwo from Ibadan North Local Government has been arrested by security agents in Ibadan while making efforts to defraud people by claiming to be the recruitment officer for the Oyo State security outfit. The suspect, Taiwo had on Sunday pasted a notice at the Adamasingba Stadium venue of the State’s recruitment […]Continue Reading

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Amotekun has Come to stay – Gov. Makinde

Web News 27 August 2020 644 0

….Gives marching orders to LG, LCDA chairmen to secure lives, properties Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has declared that security of lives and properties in the state remains extremely important to his government. The governor stated this while addressing chairpersons of the 68 Local Government and Local Council Development Council Areas in the state, Continue Reading

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Amotekun’s partnership with the Police will enhance security – Oyo Speaker

Web News 27 August 2020 671 0

Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin says the success of Amotekun Corps in enhancing the security of the state is dependent on the full support and guidance given to it by officers and men of the Nigerian Police. Mr Ogundoyin stated this when the Oyo State Police Commissioner, Joe Nwachukwu Enwonwu paid a […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Approves Funds for Take-off of Amotekun

Web News 5 August 2020 674 0

… Funds for Re-accreditation of Adeoyo Maternity as Teaching Hospital approved …Keys into FG’s National Development Plan Oyo State Government on Tuesday approved the sum of N59, 783, 437.50 (Fifty nine million, seven hundred and eighty-three thousand, four hundred and thirty-seven Naira and fifty Kobo) as grant for the take-off of the State Security Continue Reading

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Osun Assembly Screens Amotekun Corps Chairman, Commander

Web News 23 July 2020 1044 0

The Osun State House of Assembly has screened Brigadier General Isa Aderibigbe as Chairman, Governing Board of Osun State Security Network Agency, and Retired Brigadier General Bashir Adewimbi as Corps Commander of the Security outfit. Some of the Lawmakers, including Minority Leader, Mr. Babajide Kofoworola, in their submissions, described the nominees as diligent, Continue Reading

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We will give room to input from traditional rulers – Ekiti Amotekun Commandant

Web News 16 July 2020 939 0

 The Ekiti State Security Network Agency code named Amotekun says sixty five percent of its personnel will be recruited based on recommendations from the traditional rulers. The Commandant of the Corps, Retired Brigadier General Joe Komolafe stated this during a sensitisation visit to Ikole, Oye and Ilejemeje Local Government Areas to educate the people on the Continue Reading

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Amotekun Corps Intercepts Suspected Bandits at Ikire

Web News 21 June 2020 722 0

Suspected bandits were on Sunday intercepted by the men of Osun State Amotekun Corps in Ikire. The suspects who were arrested in commercial bus while trying to forcefully enter the state despite the existing boundary closure. Speaking with newsmen, the Director-General of Amotekun Corps in Osun State, Mr Amitolu Shittu said the eighteen-passenger bus was filled […]Continue Reading

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Otta Residents Call for Community Policing to Check Crime

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The resurgence of armed robbery, cultism and other forms of criminal activities in Otta and it’s environs is giving the people of the area great concern. In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, residents have been robbed in broad daylight while houses have been invaded at night prompting landlords to resort to vigilantism to secure […]Continue Reading

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OYHA Demands Prioritization of Security Outfit-Amotekun

Web News 2 June 2020 571 0

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the Executive arm to as a matter of urgency prioritize the formation of Oyo State Security Network, codename Amotekun.  According to the lawmakers, this is to check the nefarious activities of criminally minded herdsmen who recently invaded some parts of Oyo state. The call followed a […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Akeredolu Appoints Chief Adeleye as Amotekun Corps Commander

Web News 21 May 2020 792 0

Governor  Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the appointment of Chief Adetunji Adeleye as the Corps Commander of Ondo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Segun Ajiboye indicates that Mrs Toyin Akinmoyo will be the governor’s Senior Special Assistant, SSA on Women Affairs, Mr Bosun Oladimeji Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Appoints General Togun, Col. Olayinka to Oversee Amotekun

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has appointed General Ajibola Kunle Togun (Retired) and Retired Colonel Olayanju Bisiriyu Olayinka as Chairman and Commandant of the Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun. A statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Print Media Moses Alao, indicates that the retired military officers will Continue Reading

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Ìpínlẹ̀ Benue ńgbèrò ikọ̀ aláàbo tuntun

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Gómìnà Samuel Ortom ti ìpínlẹ̀ Benue ti ní ìjọba tí òun léwájú rẹ̀ yio gbé ikọ̀ aláàbo bii ti àmọ̀tẹ́kùn kalẹ̀ nípínlẹ̀ rẹ̀ nítorí ìpèníjà ńlá tó ńkojú ètò áàbò ibẹ̀. Gómìnà ẹniti yán ọ̀rọ̀ yi nílu Makurdi ni ó ti sepàtàkì láti sàgbékalẹ̀ ìní ikọ̀ aláàbo yi láti kún isapa àwọn àjọ ẹ̀sọ́ aláàbo […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Assembly Passes Security Network Agency Bill into Law

Web News 3 March 2020 539 0

Oyo State House of Assembly has passed the Oyo state security network agency (Amotekun) bill 2020 into law. The bill was passed into law after passing through the third reading with clause by clause deliberation.  Radio Nigeria correspondent at the ongoing plenary for the passage of the Oyo state security network agency bill, reports that […]Continue Reading

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Amotekun: Ogun Assembly to Pass Bill into Law Next Week

Web News 3 March 2020 590 0

Ogun House of Assembly has assured the residents that the Ogun State Security Network Agency, the Amotekun Corps, will be passed into law next week Tuesday.  The Speaker, Mr Olakunle Oluomo, who stated while briefing the House on the outcome of the Conference of Speakers, said some amendments had been made in the bill to aid its smooth […]Continue Reading

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Amotekun: There’s no going back – Gov. Akeredolu

Web News 24 February 2020 641 0

The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says no going back on Southwest Security Network, codenamed “Operation Amotekun”. Governor Akeredolu stated this at the opening of public hearing on the law to establish the state security network and Amotekun corps organised by the Ondo State House of Assembly. The governor noted that the public hearing […]Continue Reading

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Amotekun Bill : OSHA to Accelerate Passage

Web News 19 February 2020 589 0

The Osun House of Assembly says the second reading of the Amotekun Bill will be done after public hearing on the Bill, just as the ‘policy trust’ on the Bill was treated. The Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Timothy  Owoeye and other lawmakers who spoke on the policy trust of the Bill, all agreed on the need […]Continue Reading

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We Have Transmitted “Amotekun” Bill to OYHA – Oyo Govt

Web News 12 February 2020 632 0

Oyo state government has approved a draft bill seeking to create a legal framework for the establishment of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed “Amotekun”. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo who disclosed this while briefing newsmen after an executive council meeting, said the bill had been transmitted to Continue Reading

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Insecurity: Southwest Governors Launch “Amotekun”

Web News 9 January 2020 859 0

Over one hundred vehicles to complement federal government efforts in tackling insecurity in South-West states of Nigeria under the “Amotekun” Scheme have been launched. Speaking at the launch of vehicles tagged “Amotekun”, at the Governor’s Office, Ibadan, governors of the southwestern states in separate speeches said the security outfit was not to compete with Continue Reading