Police Urged To Reopen Osun Amotekun Office
Amid the tension and chaos raging in the nation’s security system, the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Gotan, has been urged to reconsider reopening the Amotekun Corps Headquarters in the state.
The Amotekun Headquarters was sealed by operatives of the Intelligence of the Nigeria Police Force in October following a petition against the Amotekun Corps alleging extra-judicial killings at Akinlalu town, in Ife-North Local Government Area of the state.
It will be recalled that Amotekun operatives killed four persons and wounded eight others after storming Akinlalu town, allegedly to recover locally-fabricated weapons collected by a suspec,t which attracted public outcry in the state.
In a letter dated November 20, 2025, the Speaker, Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Osun Chapter, Hammed Fatomi, said the reopening of the office will enforce security consciousness and strengthen community protection across the state
“As a youth leader in Osun State, I wish to respectfully bring to your attention that, considering the current security challenges in the country, the reopening of the Amotekun office would greatly enhance security consciousness and strengthen community protection across the State.
“While it is important that any offenders within the corps face the full weight of the law, it is equally important that the operations of Amotekun continue. Proper sensitization and retraining should be provided to ensure that officers operate within the confines of the law, even when provoked or tempted by unruly individuals.
“We should not bring down an entire structure simply because a part of its roof is leaking; instead, we should repair the affected areas and reinforce the whole.
“To set the record straight, not all their operations were negative. We must also acknowledge and appreciate the numerous security threats they have prevented and the positive roles they have played in safeguarding our communities.
“I trust that your office will consider this appeal in the overall interest of peace, safety, and community development in Osun State.”
Responding to an enquiry made by OSUN DEFENDER, Spokesperson for the Osun Police Command, CSP Abiodun Ojelabi said investigation is still ongoing on the circumstances surrounding the closure of the office.
“Investigation is still ongoing and the commissioner of police will be having a meeting with the Inspector General of Police soon. I believe this will be part of things to be discussed at the meeting,” Ojelabi stated.
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