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Osun Amotekun reaffirms commitment to security

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THE Corps Commander of the Osun State Amotekun Corps, CSP Isaac Adekunle Omoyele (rtd), has reaffirmed security operative’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging stakeholders to support the corps’ efforts in ensuring a safer society.

He made this known, while featuring at the 7th edition of the Media Parley of Osun Online Publishers Association, (OOPA), held in Osogbo on Thursday.

He noted that there is strong synergy between Amotekun and other security agencies in the state, ensuring a coordinated approach to crime prevention and response.

“As part of its expansion, the Osun Amotekun Corps plans to establish an agro-ranger unit to provide security for farmers and farmlands against criminal activities.

“Additionally, the corps is making arrangements to acquire a bomb disposal unit and explore African science techniques in security operations,” He said.

Highlighting recent innovations within the corps, he listed new initiatives, including anti-cultism, anti-robbery, special protection services, and agro-rangers to enhance security operations.

He further called on residents of Osun State to cooperate with Amotekun by providing timely information that could help in crime prevention and security operations.

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