… MORE RECRUITMENTS FOR AMOTEKUN UNDER WAY
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said that Western Nigerian Security Network, Code-named Operation Amotekun has changed the security landscape of Oyo State,
The Governor donated additional 100 operational vehicles, equipped with communication gadgets to the security outfit.
The Governor hailed the outfit for commendable performance while handing over the vehicles and the equipment in a ceremony held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan on Friday.
The Governor reinterated his administration’s desire for a zero tolerance crime in the state, ensuring that adequate support would be given to all the security agencies in the state.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, said the Governor used the occssion to announce for the recruitment of additional 500 persons to augment the outfit’s 1, 500 personnel to further strengthen its capacity in the state.
“We are recruiting more Amotekun personnel and would be upgrading their communication structure. We are also equipping them so that they can respond to you adequately.”
“Today, we are here strengthening the Amotekun Corps. We will continue to listen to you. We will continue to fulfill the promises we made to you before you gave us the mandate. Let me also repeat that if you see something, say something and it will be sorted by Amotekun.
“To criminals and criminally-minded individuals, I was told that they usually import criminal elements into Oyo State. Well, we have the security vehicles but that is not the only thing we are doing.
“So, my advice is, when you come to Oyo State with the intention to carry out any criminal activity, there is nowhere to hide. We will get you, deal with you and it will be your last operation.
“So, please, stay off Oyo State.”
Similarly, Governor Makinde appreciated the efforts and cooperation he is currently enjoying with the local government chairmen, saying the tier of government has demonstrated that the two tiers of government can work collaboratively to achieve the same objective”.He stated.
He assured that his administration will continue to provide good leadership, quality governance and make their lives better for the citizenry.
“When we came out with this idea of equipping Amotekun and ensuring visibility for them, you bought into it and said you will provide some while the state government also provides some, and this is where we are today. Indeed, this is a message.
“Those people talking about autonomy and all of that, we only need a restructured country for the elements to work together. “The objective is the same. The electorate gave us the mandate to provide leadership, good governance and make their lives better, and we have demonstrated that with your support in Oyo State.
“You have indeed changed the security landscape of Oyo State. You have stayed through to your mandate and I want to thank and assure you of our continued support to Amotekun in Oyo State.”