News

Amotekun Commences Operation In Ogun

Amotekun Commences Operation In Ogun

 

 

 

 

The Ogun State Government has announced the full operation of the South West Security Outfit, codenamed Amotekun in the state

The Chief of Staff to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Alhaji Shuaib Salisu, said this when he featured in a live television programme in Abeokuta, the state capital.

According to him, the Amotekun corps will ensure that lives and property in the state, particularly in remote areas, are secured.

Salisu said the Amotekun corps will fortify the existing security architecture in the state against criminals.

He said the state would not fold its arms and watch criminals operate freely, saying ‘’the days of criminals are numbered.”

The Chief of Staff announced the appointment of former Commissioner of Police, David Ajibola Akinremi, as the Commandant of the security outfit in the state.

Speaking further, Salisu said the state had procured 100 patrol vehicles, 200 motorcycles and communication gadgets to enhance its operations, adding that Amotekun will have formations in all the 20 local government areas of the state.

editor

Recent Posts

Tinubu Receives Gabonese President In Abuja

Tinubu received the Gabonese president in Abuja on Friday.   Glamtush reports that President Bola…

3 hours ago

Nigerian Woman Arrested In India’s Major Drug Crackdown

A Nigerian woman has been arrested in India's major drug crackdown.   Glamtush reports that…

3 hours ago

APC National Chairman Ganduje Resigns

APC national chairman Ganduje has resigned.   Glamtush reports that the National Chairman of the…

4 hours ago

New Tax Laws Bold Step Toward More Transparent, Investment-Friendly Economy – Otedola

Otedola has described the new tax laws as a bold step toward a more transparent and investment-friendly…

7 hours ago

APC National Chairman Ganduje Set To Resign

APC National Chairman Ganduje is set to resign.     Glamtush reports that the National…

8 hours ago

NAPTIP Declares Speed Darlington Wanted Over Alleged Rape

NAPTIP has declared Speed Darlington wanted over alleged rape.   Glamtush reports that the National…

8 hours ago