Defence & Security

Akeredolu approves recruitment of 300 fresh Amotekun personnel, redouble efforts on security

By Friday Omosola, Akure

Following the terror attack at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has directed the recruitment of 300 fresh personnel into the State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps.

Akeredolu said he had determined to redouble efforts geared towards enhanced security as part of his administration’s commitment to the security of lives and property in the state.

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Governor Akeredolu in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary(CPS), Richard Olatunde, revealed that more vehicles and ammunition would also be procured for the Amotekun Corps for effective protection of
citizens of the Sunshine State.

300 fresh Amotekun personnel
300 fresh Amotekun personnel

The governor, who received members of the Ondo State House Of Assembly on a condolence visit over the Owo attack, hinted that his administration would soon issue an executive order for all places of worship to install Close Circuit Cameras (CCTV) at strategic places in their premises.

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