The Ogun House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling on the state government to reposition the state’s Amotekun Corps for greater effectiveness in securing residents’ lives and property.
Babatunde Tella (APC-Abeokuta North) opened the debate on the motion during Thursday’s plenary, which was presided over by the speaker, Oludaisi Elemide (APC-Odeda).
In his submission, Mr Tella reported the Amotekun Corps’ ineffectiveness following the demise of the state commander, David Akinremi.
He noted that it was important to immediately appoint a new state commander to oversee the agency’s activities and the need to recruit more capable personnel to strengthen the corps’ operations.
The lawmaker noted that this would help to tackle the incessant security breaches, especially kidnappings and armed robberies in some parts of the state.
Mr Tella said there had been reports that insufficient funds were hampering the agency’s operation.
He said the corps needed more personnel, who should be localised in the communities, as well as ammunition and vehicles.
Other members who contributed to the debate recounted incidents of insecurity, especially kidnappings in their respective constituencies, which needed to be addressed headlong.
The resolution also sought to equip the Amotekun Corps with modern ammunition, up-to-date communication gadgets, and other security apparatus and procure additional vehicles.
The debate later led to the motion for the resolution, moved by the majority leader, Yusuf Sheriff (APC-Ado Odo Ota 1), seconded by the minority leader, Adeleye Lukman (PDP -Odogbolu), and supported by the whole House.
