Governor Approves Recruitment of 1000 Additional Amotekun Personnel…..
…..Vows to Integrate Them into Civil Service Commission The Executive Governor of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved the recruitment of an additional 1,000 Amotekun personnel to effectively police all nooks and crannies of the state, just as he warned criminals that the state would not be a haven for their criminal activities. […]
Police to Enforce Compulsory Motor Third Party Insurance from February 1, 2025, with Violators to Pay ₦250,000 Fine
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) will commence the enforcement of compulsory Motor Third Party Insurance for all motorists nationwide starting February 1, 2025. This announcement was made by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, during a courtesy visit from the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Ayo Omosehin, in Abuja over the weekend. During the […]
Biden Administration Unveils New AI Chip Export Framework Amid Security Concerns
The Biden administration is introducing a new framework aimed at regulating the export of advanced computer chips used in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The proposal seeks to strike a balance between safeguarding national security and maintaining the economic interests of chip manufacturers and international partners. However, the plan, unveiled on Monday, […]
IGP WARNS AGAINST UNORGANIZED DISTRIBUTION OF PALLIATIVES, FUNFAIRS
IGP WARNS AGAINST UNORGANIZED DISTRIBUTION OF PALLIATIVES, FUNFAIRS. …As 2 Other Incidences Hit FCT, Anambra. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has raised serious concerns about the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period. This trend is worrisome and calls for urgent concerns to […]
BREAKING: Oyo Amotekun Strikes Terror in Kidnappers’ Camp, Rescues Abducted Woman in Saki East
In a daring operation, the Oyo State Amotekun Corps successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued a 27-year-old woman, Mrs. Muinat Monsuru, in Oje Owode, Saki East Local Government Area. The incident occurred on Friday morning December 20, 2024, when a group of seven kidnappers stormed the residence of Alhaji Monsuru, abducting his wife. The kidnappers […]
The Price of Loose Lips: Understanding Defamation in Nigeria
Defamation has been in the news in recent times. Several events surrounding the subject have occurred of late. A good example is the lawsuit we wrote to you about some weeks back, where a Nigerian journalist was ordered by a British court to pay a huge sum in damages for defaming a British journalist. Also, […]
Festive Period: Oyo Amotekun Commandant Charges Operatives to Maintain Professionalism, Assures Residents of Adequate Security, Safety
The Oyo State Amotekun Corps is gearing up for the festive period, with Corps Commandant Colonel Olayinka Olayanju (Rtd) charging operatives to maintain professionalism in their duties. In a meeting with local government coordinators and executives on Wednesday December 11th, 2024 at the state headquarters Conpole-Moniya in Ibadan, Col. Olayanju emphasized the importance of ensuring […]
Amotekun Commandants Holds Quarterly Security Reviews Meeting
The need for review of operational activities and re-strategize for enhanced operational efficiency requires effective synergy and collaboration. To attained the above goals, the SW Amotekun Corps Commandants were in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State for a 2days quarterly Security Review Meeting at Ilaji Resorts Akanran – Ibadan. The meeting which started yesterday ended today, […]
Oyo Amotekun Dismisses Operative Over Misconduct
Oyo Amotekun Dismisses Operative Over Misconduct The Oyo State Chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun, has dismissed one of its operatives, Fakunle Akinleye, with Amo Number 40209, over misconduct. Fakunle attached to Ibadan NorthEast Local Government Command since November, 2020. The dismissal took place today, November 29, 2024, at the Corps Operational Base […]
PICTORIALS: Olayanju Completes Construction Of 2 Amotekun Outposts In Igbeti
The Executive Chairman, Olorunsogo Local government area of Oyo state, Hon. Qozeem Olayanju, has announced the 3rd of December, 2024, for the commissioning of two Amotekun outposts in the Igbeti area of the local government. OYO AMOTEKUN GOES CRIME PREVENTIVE, TRAINS OVER 200 OPERATIVES ON INTELLIGENCE GATHERING The amotekun offices newly built by Hon Olayanju’s […]