Oyo Govt To Investigate Allegation Of ‘High-handedness’ Against Amotekun Members

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has said his government will investigate the alleged highhandedness of the members of the Oyo State Security Network Agency known as Amotekun.

The governor said any of them found to have been reckless would be dealt with according to the law.

The governor reassured the residents of the state that the administration was doing everything it could to address security challenges in the state.

He said this on Friday in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Mr Taiwo Adisa, while speaking on the recent killings by Amotekun in Tapa in the Ibarapa North Local Government Area of the state.

Makinde said, “Following the recent events in Tapa, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, it becomes imperative that I once again reassure the good people of Oyo State that our administration is doing everything in its power to address security issues in our state.

“One of the strategies we are using to check insecurity in the state is the recently introduced Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun). I am fully aware of the alleged highhandedness by some members of the corps. We are investigating these issues to address them promptly.

“The welfare and security of the good people of Oyo State remain our top priority. We will not sit back and watch any harassment or intimidation of members of the public or our security officers.

“Therefore, I urge the good people of Oyo State to please remain calm and allow members of the corps to perform their legally authorised duties for our people’s well-being. Let me assure you that if any corps members are abusing their office, they will be dealt with accordingly,” the governor said.