Osun Amotekun To Get Additional 700 Corps – Adewinmbi

The Osun State Corps Commandant of the Southwest Security Network codenamed Amotekun, Retired Brig. Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi has disclosed that efforts are ongoing to recruit more corps into the system.

Adewinmbi said the State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has given tentative approval to recruit an additional 700 corps for the security outfit.

The Corps Commandant who spoke in an interview, said part of the problems facing the outfit was the inability of the corps to bear arms, adding that there was the need for Amotekun to be fully armed, to protect the state.

He said: “Governor Adeleke has promised to do more for us, to strengthen us to be able to combat insecurity, especially kidnapping. We have mapped out our strategies, we have carried out a lot of reforms in Amotekun to ensure every one of us knows what to do at the right time without any ulterior motive.

“Last week, we administered oaths for all the corps so that they can sit tight at Ataoja High School field, to strengthen their commitment. Whoever does anything bad will definitely be exposed, no doubt about that. We are ready to combat crime.

“Part of the challenges we are facing is bearing of arms by the outfit. There’s a need for Amotekun to be fully armed, to protect our states. Most of the kidnappers are using sophisticated weapons. It is a challenge. We have the challenge of shortage of corps because we kickstarted the outfit with 300 corps, but the governor has given tentative approval to recruit an additional 700 corps for Amotekun. We have been given directive.”