The men were on a mission to dislodge hoodlums who were said to be perpetrating violence in the community. Four operatives of the Oyo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps are currently battling for their lives at a hospital in Ibadan after being attacked by hoodlums on Friday. The personnel and some policemen were reportedly … Read more
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The Amotekun Corps have been in the news recently for alleged high-handedness by its operatives especially in Oyo state Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde had acknowledged that he is aware of complaints by members of the public about the security agency and said an inquiry into the allegations was underway The Oyo State Security Network … Read more
Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the alleged killing of a 21-year-old man identified as Tosin Thomas, by an officer of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Operation Amotekun. Thomas was reportedly killed by bullets allegedly fired by the Amotekun operative on Wednesday night while he was returning from work. The State’s Police Public … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, said that an inquiry into alleged high-handedness of some members of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun is underway. Makinde, who disclosed this via Twitter, noted that his administration will not be passive while security operatives harass members of the public. Read also: Amotekun … Read more
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday said the state’s Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, is now fully operational. Makinde said this at the passing-out ceremony of 1,500 pioneer Amotekun Corps at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Sports Complex, Main Campus, Oyo, said that security had always been an issue, the reason security was made … Read more