Oyo Govt Probes Allegation Of High-Handedness Against Amotekun Corps

…Says Corps created to enhance security of
residents

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, declared that his
government is already investigating the alleged highhandedness of
some Amotekun corps, noting that the issues will be addressed
squarely in the interest of the security and wellbeing of residents
of the state.

The governor reassured the residents of the state that the
administration is doing everything it could to address security
challenges in the state.

Makinde spoke on his social media handles while reacting on the
recent occurrence in Tapa Town in Ibarapa North Local Government
Area of the State.

The incident involved some youths and corps of the Oyo Security
Network Agency codenamed Amotekun operatives.

He added that Amotekun was introduced to check insecurity in the
state and the government will not sit back and watch any harassment
or intimidation of any member of the public or any security
agent.

Makinde said “Following the recent events in Tapa, Ibarapa North
Local Government Area, it becomes imperative that I once again
reassure the good people of Oyo State that our administration is
doing everything in its power to address security issues in our
state.

“One of the strategies we are using to check insecurity in the
state is the recently introduced Western Nigeria Security Network
(Amotekun). I am fully aware of the alleged highhandedness by some
members of the corps. We are investigating these issues to address
them promptly.

“The welfare and security of the good people of Oyo State remain
our top priority. We will not sit back and watch any harassment or
intimidation of members of the public or our security officers.

“Therefore, I urge the good people of Oyo State to please remain
calm and allow members of the corps to perform their legally
authorised duties for our people’s well-being. Let me assure you
that if any corps members are abusing their office, they will be
dealt with accordingly.”

…Says Corps created to enhance security of
residents

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, declared that his
government is already investigating the alleged highhandedness of
some Amotekun corps, noting that the issues will be addressed
squarely in the interest of the security and wellbeing of residents
of the state.

The governor reassured the residents of the state that the
administration is doing everything it could to address security
challenges in the state.

Makinde spoke on his social media handles while reacting on the
recent occurrence in Tapa Town in Ibarapa North Local Government
Area of the State.

The incident involved some youths and corps of the Oyo Security
Network Agency codenamed Amotekun operatives.

He added that Amotekun was introduced to check insecurity in the
state and the government will not sit back and watch any harassment
or intimidation of any member of the public or any security
agent.

Makinde said “Following the recent events in Tapa, Ibarapa North
Local Government Area, it becomes imperative that I once again
reassure the good people of Oyo State that our administration is
doing everything in its power to address security issues in our
state.

“One of the strategies we are using to check insecurity in the
state is the recently introduced Western Nigeria Security Network
(Amotekun). I am fully aware of the alleged highhandedness by some
members of the corps. We are investigating these issues to address
them promptly.

“The welfare and security of the good people of Oyo State remain
our top priority. We will not sit back and watch any harassment or
intimidation of members of the public or our security officers.

“Therefore, I urge the good people of Oyo State to please remain
calm and allow members of the corps to perform their legally
authorised duties for our people’s well-being. Let me assure you
that if any corps members are abusing their office, they will be
dealt with accordingly.”