The Western Nigeria Security Network, code name Amotekun, has deployed personnel and launched collaborations with the State’s security agencies to curb the activities of bandits in the Southwest region of the country.
The moves are in reaction to the alarm raised by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the influx of bandits from North-Central into the state.
In Ondo State, the Amotekun Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye disclosed that over 1,200 personnel have been deployed across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Adeleye told Vanguard: “We have deployed 1,200 Amotekun personnel across the 18 local government areas of Ondo State.
“Amotekun, in collaboration with all security agencies in Ondo State, has mapped out a strategy to ensure curb the influx of bandits.
“We will continue to work around the clock to ensure the safety of lives and property across the state.
“We’re fully on the ground. There won’t be any hiding place for them in any part of the state.”
… in Oyo
Also, in a telephone interview with Vanguard, the Oyo State Commandant of Amotekun, Col. Bisiriyu Olayanju (retd), called for synergy among other sister-security agencies.
Olayanju said: “The police, military and Department of State Security Service are the ones you should ask.
“Ours is just to collaborate with them. They take the lead and if they want us to be there, we will be there with them. But, we are not the ones to take the lead.”
Olayanju, in addition, said several measures have been implemented.
… in Osun
On his part, the Amotekun Commander in Osun State, Chief Superintendent of Police, Mr Adekunle Omoyele (retd), said the security outfit is intensifying efforts to make intelligence gathering a major aspect of its operation.
The Corps Commander also disclosed that it is working with other local security outfits to ensure that illegal activities like kidnapping and terrorism are curbed in the state.
Omoyele said: “We are ensuring that criminal activities, including kidnappings, have no place to thrive. With a focus on bolstering security across the state, the Corps has ramped up efforts to safeguard vulnerable areas and other strategic locations.
“There is strong collaboration with Amotekun units from other states to safeguard our territory from bandits and other criminal activities.
“The Amotekun Commanders meet monthly to discuss security issues affecting our region, working together to achieve our shared goals.”
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