The Ogun State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has deployed personnel to forest reserves, rural areas, schools, urban centres and government facilities, to boost its security architecture.
The state commander of the corps, Brig.-Gen. Alade Adedigba (rtd), disclosed this on Friday in Abeokuta during an interactive session with newsmen.
Adedigba revealed that Amotekun had stationed its officers in every area of security concern across the state, including highways, attributing the feat to the logistical and manpower support from the state government.
According to him, the corps boasts of no fewer than 50 operational vehicles and over 75 motorbikes to aid its mobility.
“Currently we have deployment in tertiary institutions and vocational institutions. This is made possible because we are being equipped and funded,” he said.
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Adedigba said that the major reason why it had enjoyed maximum support from the state government was to ensure that people “sleep with their two eyes closed.”
He said the various support rendered to Amotekun in areas of recruitment, prompt payment of salaries and emoluments, among others, motivated the operatives to be diligent in their assignments.
“My target is getting criminals off the streets and keeping Ogun State safe, rather than competing with other security agencies over prosecution of arrested suspects.
“The state government is already working to review the Ogun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Law, 2020.
“Earlier this year, we resubmitted a new draft bill for Amotekun to the Ministry of Justice.
“The Ministry is reviewing it and very soon, it will get to the Ogun State House of Assembly for deliberations, passage and eventual assent by the governor,” he said.
Adedigba expressed his readiness to work with other security agencies in the state in ensuring safety of lives and properties.
Source: NAN
