The joint security outfit, “Amotekun,” initiated by the six governors in the zone which would commence work on Jan. 9, 2020 will have its operational centre in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, who disclosed this in his New Year message to the people of the state, said the outfit would complement the efforts of the regular security agencies.
“On January 9, 2020, the Western Nigeria Security Network known as ‘Amotekun’ shall commence operations in all the six states in our zone
“Ekiti is very active in this initiative which will go a long way in securing the people and protecting the state.
“The fact remains, however, that criminality cannot be totally eradicated even as we are working meticulously at reducing it to the barest minimum in Ekiti State, and the evidence is there for all to see and acknowledge that we are making steady progress
“Since we are not an Island, we are working with neigbouring states to strengthen our security architecture,” he said.
Fayemi also urged community leaders and groups not to allow themselves to be used to cause unnecessary tension that could trigger crisis in the state.
