Security: Ogun recruits additional 550 Amotekun personnel

The Ogun State Government has recruited an additional 550 personnel into the Ogun State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun, to strengthen the state security architecture.

Governor Dapo Abiodun said the recruitment of Amotekun personnel underscored his administration’s commitment towards the protection of the lives and property of every citizen.

Abiodun, who was represented by his Deputy, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, at the passing out parade ceremony of the Batch ‘E’ of the security outfit, said this move is in addition to the earlier employment of 690 operatives barely six months ago into the agency, with a view to further bolstering the State’s security.

The governor highlighted that the ceremony marks a significant milestone in the collective pursuit of a safer Ogun State, stressing that Amotekun Corps was established to complement existing federal security agencies by leveraging community trust and local intelligence.

He attributed the State’s peaceful atmosphere to strategic planning, sustained investment, and collaborative efforts aimed at creating an environment where the economy can grow, and people can live and thrive without fear, in tandem with his administration’s “Building Our Future Together Agenda”.

Congratulating the new officers and rank and file on the successful completion of their training, Governor Abiodun charged them not to see the passing out parade as merely ceremonial but rather a powerful affirmation of their readiness to serve and safeguard communities and the State at large, pointing out that this model of community policing being employed has proven effective as a cornerstone of the State’s security strategy.

Earlier in his welcome address, the State Corps Commander, Brigadier General Alade Adedigba (Rtd.), appreciated the array of transformative interventions from the State government that has significantly bolstered Amotekun’s operational capabilities and have equally demonstrated the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the security framework in the State.

Gen Adedigba said the recruitment would, in no little measure, impact the communities positively and enhance the Agency’s capability to deal with all current and potential security threats, and the fillip to build a robust security apparatus designed to combat crime and ensure the safety of all residents in the State.

Appealing for further assistance from the State’s helmsman, the Corps Commander said the numerical increase in manpower comes with attendant effect that requires a new and bigger State Headquarters for the Corps, more working gadgets, operational tools and enhanced mobility, which would greatly improve the Corps response times to distress calls, and ensure that the operatives are always prepared to act swiftly.

He charged the new recruits to work collaboratively, discharge their responsibilities with dignity and prioritise the safety and security of our citizens at their various beats where they would be strategically deployed across the State to ensure maximum coverage.

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