The creation of the Southwest security outfit known as “Operation Amotekun” has been approved by the Ogun state government.
During the State Executive Council meeting held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s office, Oke Mosan secretariat, Abeokuta on Tuesday February 11th, the approval was granted after an extensive deliberation that lasted nearly 10 hours presided over by Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Addressing journalists after the Executive Council meeting, the commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the State, Adegbolahan Adeniran, stated that the presentation of the bill before the state council followed the earlier approval by the Attorney Generals and Commissioner of Justice of the six Southwest states.
Adeniran assured that the State Amotekun Corp would be headed by a state Commandant, adding that the bill also allows for collaborative efforts between the six Southwest states if the need arises.
He expressed optimism that the bill will receive prompt attention from the state lawmakers so that the Governor can also provide the required assent in a short time.
“We presented the bill for the creation of the Ogun State Security Network Agency or what many call the Amotekun Corp Bill of 2020.
“Today, the Executive Council of Ogun State met and adopted a draft as amended of a bill for a law to establish the Ogun State Security Network Agency. This agency is the agency that will comprise of the Amotekun Corp and this bill will be transmitted to the house of assembly before the end of this week,” he said
The Amotekun Security outfit had already been launched by the Governors of the Southwestern states. However, it became evident that there was a need for a legal backing for their operations.