Promote security, teach security education, expert advises govts, schools
Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, a security scholar at the University of Ibadan, has stressed the need to expose school children to some basic security education to […]
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One dead as traders clash in Shasa market in Ibadan
One person was confirmed dead on Friday as a result of a misunderstanding between a cobbler and an cart pusher in Shasa market area in […]
Insecurity: OPC drums up support for Amotekun, urges South East to back ESN
The Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) at the weekend threw its weight behind the southwest security Network, better known as operation Amotekun, for its commitment to […]
Mandela and the parable of the Fulani , By Hassan Gimba
In his autobiography, Long Walk To Freedom, first published in 1994, the revered Nelson Mandela wrote: “When a man is denied the right to […]
Amotekun Commandant faults report of clash with Fulani herdsmen in Ibarapa
UPDATED: Reports Saturday said no fewer than three persons were murdered and two others injured on Saturday during a clash between the Oyo State Amotekun […]
Makinde to sanction erring personnel of Amotekun corps
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government is already investigating the reports of alleged highhandedness of some personnel of the Western Nigeria Security […]
Amotekun: Makinde investigates, vows to deal with erring members
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Friday, declared that his government is already investigating the alleged highhandedness of the Amotekun corps, noting that […]
Police: Akeredolu commissions Zone 17 Akure Office Complex
Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu has declared open the Zonal Command Office complex in Akure.The event took place Tuesday 29th December, 2020. The colorful […]
Inside Nigeria’s Killing Fields, By Reuben Abati
On Saturday, November 28, about 43 farmers who had gone to their farms during the current harvest season were attacked by Boko Haram terrorists. They […]
Amotekun: Makinde approves recruitment of 1,500 personnel
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, says he has signed a document for the immediate recruitment of 1,500 personnel to kick start the Southwest Security […]
Ondo: Amotekun commander solicits monarchs’, residents’ support
Chief Adetunji Adeleye, Commander, Ondo State Security Network Agency, operation Amotekun, has stressed the importance of support and credible information from residents and traditional rulers […]
Amotekun arrests 42 cows over alleged destruction of farmlands in Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested 42 cows over alleged destruction of farmlands around Alagbaka Extension in Akure, the Ondo […]
Amotekun to commence recruitment in Ondo
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, has announced the commencement of its recruitment. Chief Adetunji Olu-Adeleye, Amotekun Corps Commandant in the state, who […]
Lagos Assembly passes Safety Corps (Amendment) 2019 bill
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday passed the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps Agency (Amendment) 2019 bill, after a third reading by members […]
Fayemi names governing board for Ekiti Amotekun
Ekiti Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has approved the appointment of members of the Governing Board of the Ekiti Security Network Agency, popularly known as “Amotekun […]
Osun Amotekun DG: Activist faults PDP over call for Amitolu Shittu’s removal
A human rights activist, Comrade Adeniyi, Alimi Sulaiman has slammed the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for calling on the State […]
Ekiti governor signs Amotekun Bill into law
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has signed the Ekiti State Security Network Agency Bill, otherwise known as “Amotekun Corps” into Law. Signing the bill into […]
‘Amotekun’ will attract more investors, improve Nigeria’s economy, says Gani Adams
The Aare Ona Kankanfo of Yoruba Land, Iba Gani Adams, on Monday said that the successful implementation of ‘Amotekun’ would attract more investments to the […]
Recruit only locals into “Amotekun”, Yoruba World Congress urges SW states
The Yoruba World Congress (YWC) has urged the six South-West states to recruit only competent personnel in each local government into “Amotekun” to defend and […]
IGP, Southwest Governors agree on Amotekun as state-led effort
The Southwest Regional Security Operation code-named Operation Amotekun has finally been adopted by Governors of all states in the Southwest and the Inspector General of […]
South-West governors say ‘Amotekun’ not regional police
The South-West Governors on Thursdsay said that the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed ‘Amotekun’ would only operate as state-based community policing outfit and not as […]
Ogun Speaker reads ‘Amotekun bill’ at plenary
The Ogun House of Assembly on Thursday acknowledged receipt of a bill for a law to establish Security Network Agency, code named “Amotekun Corps’’ from Governor […]
Ekiti Attorney General submits draft bill on Amotekun Corps to Fayemi
Ekiti State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Wale Fapounda, on Monday, submitted the draft bill on Amotekun Southwest Nigeria security outfit to the […]
Insecurity: Northern group unveils “Operation Shege-Ka-Fasa”
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor Few months after the Southwest governors launched its security outfit, “Amotekun”, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Wednesday, unveiled a […]
Our position on Amotekun, other security arrangements, By AbdulAzeez Suleiman
OVERVIEW The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, prefers to look at the issue of Amotekun and similar extra judicial security as well as self preservations […]