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Ekiti recruits 400 new Amotekun, Agro Marshall corps to strengthen security

Ekiti State government has recruited an additional 404 personnel into the Ekiti State Security Network Agency, (also known as Amotekun), the Agro-Marshal and Anti-grazing corps as part of its efforts to strengthen the state’s security architecture especially at the grassroots.

Speaking on behalf of the Ekiti state Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji at the passing out parade of the new recruits at the NYSC Orientation Camp ground at Ise Ekiti on Friday, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd.), described the recruitment of the new security operatives as a sustained investment in the State’s security architecture, which underscores the BAO Administration’s commitment to safety of lives and property of residents of the State.

Gen. Ogundana stated that the move was aimed at further strengthening the State’s security framework as government considered it necessary to rejig the security architecture of the State by establishing additional informal security outfits that will have community participation and complement efforts of the formal security agencies in the State.

He said the Passing Out ceremony, which marked a significant milestone in the collective pursuit of a safer Ekiti State came as a result of the marching order issued to the security agencies to reposition and address the emerging security challenges in the State.

He attributed the State’s relative peaceful atmosphere to deliberate planning, unrelenting investment, and concerted efforts aimed at creating a safe and conducive atmosphere to grow the economy through protection of lives and Property, protection of the Agric clusters to ensure food security and enhance intelligence gathering and sharing.

While congratulating the newly recruited operatives who have successfully gone through three weeks of rigorous training, Gen. Ogundana urged them to let conscience guide their actions as they will be required to give account of their stewardship when the need arises.

While assuring them that government had provided adequate logistics such as Vehicles and communication gadgets that will facilitate their quick response to distress calls from residents, the retired General used the opportunity to express appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede for approving officers of the Nigerian Army to train the operatives with support from other security agencies in the State.

He commended the local government chairmen and traditional institutions for their immense contributions towards the success of the programme with the belief that the presence of the operatives will make remarkable difference in the security situation at the grassroots and the state at large.

Ogundana charged the new recruits to work collaboratively, discharge their responsibilities with dignity and prioritize the safety and security of our citizens at their various beats where they would be strategically deployed across the State to ensure maximum coverage.

“In the effort of the government to ensure security of lives and properties, the Governor considered it necessary to rejig the security architecture of the State by establishing additional informal security outfits that will have community participation to complement the effort of the former security agencies in the State. Hence, the establishment of Amotekun, Agro-Marshal and Anti-Grazing Corps in Ekiti State.

“Therefore the investment of the Governor on the recruitment and training of additional operatives of Amotekun, Agro Marshall and Grazing Marshal Corps is a good security strategy to reduce crimes in the State, protection of Lives and Property, protection of the Agric projects of the Governor and to ensure food security, enhance intelligence gathering and sharing, and collaboration with other security agencies.” He said.

Also speaking at the event, the Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Ojo Oluwasegun commended Governor Oyebanji for his unrivalled investment in maintain security in the state which has adjudged Ekiti state as the safest in Nigeria.

The Director-General of Homeland Intelligence Agency in the State Mr Adetuberu Oludotun said the recruitment would, in no small measure, positively impact the communities and enhance the state’s capability to deal with all current and potential security threats, thereby providing an impetus to build a robust security apparatus designed to combat crime and ensure the safety of all residents in the State.

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apc members should apply to provide employment to stop them from defending this Fascist regime.

Nice one Governor.

We need like 10,000 standing Amotekun members in Ekiti and we should be good.

Imagine the numbers of apc defenders in this forum.

I live in Abuja, bt everywhere i go, people are always asking me for help. Almost everyone needs help even with food.

Last week, i bought 10KG rice in 15 bags, and distributed them to some women here. I still have the video and pictures of this on my phone as evidence.

make d govt pity us small

adamkkk:
Imagine the numbers of apc defenders in this forum.

I live in Abuja, bt everywhere i go, people are always asking me for help. Almost everyone needs help even with food.

Last week, i bought 10KG rice in 15 bags, and distributed them to some women here. I still have the video and pictures of this on my phone as evidence.

make d govt pity us small

Continue your good and kindness. God will surely reward you.. all you are doing it's not in vain and it's recorded for you in heaven.

adamkkk:
Imagine the numbers of apc defenders in this forum.

I live in Abuja, bt everywhere i go, people are always asking me for help. Almost everyone needs help even with food.

Last week, i bought 10KG rice in 15 bags, and distributed them to some women here. I still have the video and pictures of this on my phone as evidence.

make d govt pity us small

The see you as father Christmas and I trust Nigerians they will exploit you to the last while laughing behind your back.

This is a good one from the Governor.

Security of lives and properties is very important.

This is exactly what I expected other governors which states are facing security challenges to emulate, that's the cooperation between all the governors in south west , that is why it remains the safest place in Nigeria ,the state governor can actually do better rather than waiting for the government at centre to do everything

All these na for show.
State police is the answer to security challenges in the states.
Fg should hands off the police and let the states takes over with the state govs as commander in chief.
Shikena!

adamkkk:
Imagine the numbers of apc defenders in this forum.

I live in Abuja, bt everywhere i go, people are always asking me for help. Almost everyone needs help even with food.

Last week, i bought 10KG rice in 15 bags, and distributed them to some women here. I still have the video and pictures of this on my phone as evidence.

make d govt pity us small

Online billionaire. Weldone. Empty chest beater!

Southwest is already set for state/regional police.

Kusu12:
Online billionaire. Weldone. Empty chest beater!

for 10kg rice ?

even if the economy is bad, 10kg rice shouldn't be a problem for a web designer.

I do what i can to help. You don't know where am from and where i am. You don't know why i would do something like that. Don't judge me for being kind to my nature.

I am not a rich man bt av paid hospital bills, sch fees and helped people with the little i got. I av spent my last cash to help someone in the past. It just me. No need to boast.

If u need proof, all u av to do is ask. I keep record alot.

Good one there!
I’m loving Ekiti, all other states need to do same.
Get your youths doing something, anything for the security of your communities.

I wish these guys could be armed with more weapons not just pump action becausing someone with a pump action and facing someone with AK-47,GPMG RPG, AMG is more like a suicide mission walai...

All those useless Governors that bandits is ravaging their state just left the group chat........

adamkkk:
apc members should apply to provide employment to stop them from defending this Fascist regime.

These are the kinds of youth kanu and ekpa wasted in Igbo lands to the extent there were no more agile able youths to recruit for federal police and army anymore. The difference here is that ipob and ESN always wear black uniform with no white or color stripe which resemble Satan's cloth and served as confirmation they were working for Satan killing Igbos for igbos

sreamsense:
These are the kinds of youth kanu and ekpa wasted in Igbo lands to the extent there were no more agile able youths to recruit for federal police and army anymore. The difference here is that ipob and ESN always wear black uniform with no white or color stripe which resemble Satan's cloth and served as confirmation they were working for Satan killing Igbos for igbos

I don't know abt the East and i don't think I care.

I only spoke my mind

adamkkk:
apc members should apply to provide employment to stop them from defending this Fascist regime.

It's impossible for you not to wail
Ekiti state is recruiting for it's labour force ,but you brought your pettiness into it ...

It's not a must to comment, especially if you don't have any meaningful thing to say

Other state governors are using their money to do steeze without any impact on the citizen e g Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state.

For the forthcoming gubernatorial elections, abi?
.

This is what Benue governor should do, but he lacks the will and courage.

But amotekon is state police na.

Abi you didn't read the article!

Hellisreal70:
All these na for show.
State police is the answer to security challenges in the states.
Fg should hands off the police and let the states takes over with the state govs as commander in chief.
Shikena!

Goodevening to you sir.

If you don't mind sir, can i please send you an email?

adamkkk:
I don't know abt the East and i don't think I care.

I only spoke my mind

We will recruit 50 million youths, what will they eat? Eba, Agbado. Welcome to AGBADO team.

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Ekiti recruits 400 new Amotekun, Agro Marshall corps to strengthen security


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Love800:
Goodevening to you sir.

If you don't mind sir, can i please send you an email?

about what?

is it business or demands. Let me direct u to the right channel of communication

Love800:
But amotekon is state police na.

Abi you didn't read the article!

If so, why do we still have Nigeria police force.
OR why is there still fg control police?