Gift Barry-ObaFollowing the incessant kidnappings and armed robberies in the Ogun state, the state’s house of assembly has called for the appointment of a new Amotekun State Commander.
Recall that the late Amotekun State Commander David Akinremi, died in June 2023.
Akinremi was appointed in 2021 by Governor Dapo Abiodun as the pioneer Commander of the newly established Amotekun Corps.
The house on Thursday passed a resolution calling on the State Government to reposition the State Security Network Agency-Amotekun Corps for effectiveness in securing lives and properties of residents.
Opening debate on the motion leading to the passage of the Resolution during the plenary presided over by Speaker Oludaisi Elemide, the Sponsor of the resolution, Hon. Babatunde Tella, reported that the ineffectiveness of the Amotekun Corps followed the demise of the State Commander, CP David Akinremi.
Hon Tella noted the new State Commander should not be below the rank of a Major or its equivalence in other Security Agencies.
He disclosed that there had also been reports that the operation of the agency was being hampered by insufficient fund; stressing that the Corps was in dire need of more personnel, who should be localised in the communities, ammunitions and vehicles to enable them meet up with the responsibilities of providing adequate security in the State.
Other members who contributed to the debate including Honourables Olusegun Kaka, Adebisi Oyedele Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, Adegoke Adeyanju and Fola Salami, recounted incidence of insecurity, especially kidnappings in their respective constituencies, which needed to be addressed headlong.
The resolution also sought for the need to equip the Amotekun Corps with modern ammunitions, up-to-date communication gadgets and other security apparatus as well as the procurement of additional vehicles to aid the operations and other activities of the Corps.
The debate later led to the motion for the resolution moved by the Majority Leader, Yusuf Sheriff, seconded by the Minority Leader, Adeleye Lukman and supported by the Whole House through a unanimous voice vote.
