Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has donated additional 100 operational vehicles fully equipped with communication gadgets to the Western Nigerian Security Network, Codenamed Operation Amotekun.
The governor, during the handing over held at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, expressed happiness that the corps has totally changed the security landscape of the state
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde reiterated his administration’s zero tolerance to crimes.
The governor equally used the opportunity to announce that apart from the 1,500 personnel currently engaged by the outfit, more 500 persons will be recruited to further strengthen its capacity in the state.
Makinde said: “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. 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. “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.”
Commissioner for Finance, Akin Ojo, explained that the vehicles were jointly financed by the Oyo State government and the local governments.
He added that the vehicles will ensure efficiency in the security architecture of the state.
“We currently have about 1,500 personnel under the Amotekun Corps with an additional 500 in the pipeline to come on board. The whole essence of these vehicles is to ensure efficiency in the security architecture in Oyo State.”