Crime

No clash between Amotekun, Fulani in Ibarapa, Oke Ogun – Amotekun

Web News 10 January 2021 499 0

…says we raided forests in a joint operation with Vigilante, Fulanis …Operation targeted kidnappers, criminal elements in forests …three of our attackers die in gun duel The Commandant of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, Colonel Olayinka Olayanju Continue Reading

Politics

OYHA to Screen Amotekun Corps Board

Web News 10 June 2020 1042 0

Following the increased spate of crime and criminality in Oyo state with the recent armed robbery cases, rape, murder, and kidnapping, the Oyo state House of Assembly, OYHA, has fixed next week Tuesday for the screening of nominees that will head Oyo State Security Network, codenamed “Operation Amotekun”. The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, […]Continue Reading

Politics

OGD Visits GSM, Hails “Operation Amotekun” Initiative

Web News 18 February 2020 674 0

Former Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has thrown his weight behind the Western Nigeria Security Network Initiative codenamed “Operation Amotekun” launched by the six Governors of the Southwest region. Otunba Gbenga Daniel stated this during a courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde in his office at Agodi, secretariat, […]Continue Reading

Security

Amotekun: Governor Oyetola Warns Against Misinformation

Web News 28 January 2020 730 0

As governors in South-West Nigeria put finishes touches on the Western Nigeria Security Network, WNSN, codenamed “Operation Amotekun”, Osun state Governor, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola has warned against misinformation by some groups of people. Addressing newsmen in Osogbo, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Ismail Omipidan said the genuine efforts should not be used Continue Reading

Security

Operation Amotekun: The Pros and Cons

Web News 24 January 2020 1515 0

Security agencies are created by the federal government to protect and defend the public against domestic threats. They are also established to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of Nigeria and to provide criminal justice services to both federal and state law enforcement agencies.  Despite the level of their efficiency, criminality still persists. This perhaps […]Continue Reading

Politics

Operation Amotekun: FG, Southwest States, Must Find Political Solution – Stakeholders

Web News 19 January 2020 653 0

Activities of the recently launched Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed “Operation Amotekun”, must not be politicised but a political solution should be used by the federal government and other stakeholders to resolve any issue around the outfit. This is the submission of stakeholders in Ondo state including traditional rulers and opinion leaders who Continue Reading

Politics

“Operation Amotekun” is here to stay – Governor Makinde

Web News 16 January 2020 628 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, says the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed “Operation Amotekun” is established to complement the work of the security agencies and bridge the gaps in the security network of the geopolitical zone. He made this position known against the backdrop of the statement credited to the Minister of Justice and […]Continue Reading