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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.
The governor also pledged to provide more patrol vehicles, electric motorcycles, communication gadgets, and other necessities to enable the Corps members to discharge their duties effectively.
The governor announced this on Saturday at the passing-out parade ceremony of 690 Batch D trainees of the Corps, held at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu.
He said the establishment of the Corps was aimed at strengthening security, particularly at the grassroots, as well as reducing unemployment in the state.
“We will also continue to strengthen the Ogun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps) to ensure that you have the tools and infrastructure required to perform your duties effectively and diligently.
“I am today, based on what I have seen regarding your level of preparedness and commitment, approving the extra requirement of another 1,000 Amotekun Corps.
“This will bring the total strength to over 2,000. They will, of course, be enumerated very well in line with the civil service structure.
“I will also be approving additional logistics, including but not limited to vehicles, electric motorcycles, and all that is required to allow you to discharge your responsibilities to the best of your abilities,” the governor said.
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He stated that the passing-out event represented a milestone in securing the state, as they would be made to patrol major roads and communities across the state.
The establishment of the Corps, the governor emphasized, was meant to complement the federal government’s efforts to address insecurity, as the Corps is to cooperate with other security agencies in tackling criminal activities in the state.
Governor Abiodun, who was impressed with their level of training, discipline, and conduct, noted that with their commitment and sense of duty is commendable.
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