The Citizens' Watch

Makinde Declares Amotekun Corps Operational in Oyo

Source: The Guardian
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that the state’s Security Network Agency, code-named Amotekun Corps, is now fully operational. Makinde, who gave the declaration, yesterday, at the passing-out ceremony of 1,500 pioneer Amotekun Corps, said that security had always been an issue in the state. This is the reason security was made one of the pillars of his administration.
Gov. Makinde Supports Amotekun Corps

Source: Seyi Makinde's Official Website
Gov. Seyi Makinde has continued his support for the Amotekun Corps in Oyo state. Gov. Makinde who integrated non-state security actors such as Soludero, Vigilante Groups, and Oodua People’s Congress into the state’s security architecture, Amotekun Corps, continues his support for the security actor, thus encouraging crime prevention. The corps members of Amotekun collaborate with the community on intelligence gathering towards crime prevention. This is part of the Neighbourhood Watch Programme he promised.
Gov. Makinde Pledges to Strengthen State Security Architecture

Source: VON
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has again promised that the state would continue to provide more support to security agencies and strengthen security architecture. The aim is to keep residents of the state safe and secure and maintain peace and order. The Governor stated this, on Sunday, at The Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan, during a service to commemorate the 2024 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day Celebration Church Service. Makinde, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, said that “the state government would not relent in pursuing a cause that would further boost the morale of security agents so that they could do more in securing Oyo State.”