The Commander of Amotekun Corps in Ogun State, Brigadier General (rtd) Alade Adedigba has disclosed that the adoption of new strategies and revitalized mode of operations, visible presence in every nook and cranny of the state, patrols, manning of black spots, intelligence-led operations, community partnership, and inter-agency cooperation aided the achievements recorded by the Corps.
Adedigba made this known during an interactive media parley with journalists in Abeokuta on Thursday, where he reaffirmed Amotekun’s commitment to synergy with other security formations operating in the state.
He lauded the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun for strengthening the state’s security architecture through robust collaboration among security agencies, which he said has given residents the confidence to sleep with their two eyes closed.
According to him, support from the state government in areas such as recruitment, prompt payment of salaries, and provision of operational logistics has motivated the Corps to remain diligent and proactive.
Adedigba said “We have adopted new strategies and revitalised our mode of operations, including visible presence in every nook and cranny of the state, patrols, manning of black spots, intelligence-led operations, community partnership, and inter-agency cooperation.
“My main target is getting criminals off the streets and keeping Ogun State safe, rather than competing with other security agencies over prosecution of arrested suspects.
By law, the Amotekun Corps lacks powers to prosecute and is mandated to hand over suspects to the police.
However, Adedigba made it known that a review of the Ogun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Law, 2020, is ongoing.
“Earlier this year, we resubmitted a new draft bill for Amotekun to the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry is reviewing it, and very soon it will get to the House of Assembly for passage and eventual assent by the Governor.
“We are not in competition with any agency. The issue of who prosecutes is not as important as ensuring Ogun State remains safe.
Highlighting the Corps’ renewed crime prevention drive, the Commander credited Governor Abiodun’s support for enabling Amotekun to extend its presence across highways, rural areas, schools, urban centres, forest reserves, and government facilities.
He noted “Today, we have over 50 operational vehicles and more than 75 motorbikes. We also have deployment in 22 tertiary institutions and 11 vocational centres. This is possible because we are being equipped and funded.
"Very soon,the Command will be monitoring ongoing activities in many busy areas in the State as devices to ensure this security monitoring and Checks will be installed in the targeted places.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AIG Olusola Subair (rtd), said Ogun State is far safer today compared to previous years, citing the decline in cult-related violence and other crimes.
“If you want to be truthful, you know that about two or three years ago, cultism was rampant in Abeokuta, Sango Ota, Sagamu, and other parts of the state. Now, these have subsided because the governor has been proactive and because of the synergy between all security agencies,” Subair said.
He added that Ogun’s growing reputation as a safe state is evident in the influx of industries along key corridors such as the Abeokuta–Sagamu Interchange.
The State Accountant General, Segun Aregbesola, former Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun and top management officers of the corps were also at the interactive parley.
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