ABIODUN CAUTIONS AMOTEKUN OPERATIVES AGAINST MISCONDUCT, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SECURITY

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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the security of residents.

Speaking in Abeokuta on Friday while handing over new operational vehicles and motorcycles to the state’s Amotekun Corps, Abiodun, represented by his Chief of Staff, Toyin Taiwo, cautioned operatives against misconduct, extortion, and harassment of the public.

He urged them to uphold professionalism, integrity, and respect for human rights, emphasizing that their uniforms symbolize public trust.

“These operational vehicles symbolise our unwavering dedication to a safer Ogun State. However, beyond the tools and equipment, the effectiveness of our security operatives lies in discipline, professionalism, and intelligence.

“I, therefore, charge Amotekun operatives to conduct themselves with the highest level of integrity, respect for human rights, and commitment to duty. The officers must continue to uphold the values of diligence, fairness, and responsibility. Your uniform is a symbol of trust, so do not betray the confidence the public has in you.

“As you know, we have zero tolerance for abuse, so you are not expected to misuse your uniform while discharging your duties. The uniform confers trust that must never be betrayed. Security is not about oppression; neither is it an opportunity to extort, harass, or abuse the powers given to you as an Amotekun operative,” he said.

Abiodun emphasized that the corps’ effectiveness depends on intelligence gathering and encouraged operatives to collaborate with community leaders in reporting suspicious activities.

He commended the Amotekun Corps for supporting other security agencies in intelligence gathering, community policing, and rapid response operations.

The governor also urged operatives to maintain the vehicles properly, assuring them of continued government support to enhance their crime-fighting efforts.

Ogun Amotekun Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (retd.), praised Abiodun for keeping his promise to strengthen the corps.

He noted that since his appointment in August last year, the government had approved the recruitment of 700 operatives, with another 1,000 currently undergoing recruitment.

Adedigba added that the newly provided vehicles and motorcycles were in addition to those supplied by the governor last year.

He reassured residents that the corps would intensify efforts to ensure their safety and peace of mind.