South West

S’west Govs, Ministers, Monarchs Urge Refitting of Nation’s Security

November 9, 2020 4:38 am

South-west governors, ministers and monarchs yesterday called for a comprehensive review of the nation’s security system and advised that a review and implementation of reports of constitutional conferences, including the 2014 National Conference with respect to security, among other salient issues, would be the correct decision to make.

The leaders at a meeting in Lagos with a presidential delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, also canvassed special protection for the region’s economic interests and assets.

In a communiqué issued after the …

‘Amotekun Remains A Child Of Necessity’ – Gov. Oyetola

March 4, 2020 2:12 pm

Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, has described the South West Security Network, codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun ‘ as a child of necessity, in the face of present security challenges in the South West zone.

He explained that the urgent need to secure the South West against criminality and create conducive environment for socio-economic activities were the major factor that necessitated the creation of the security outfit, as a complement to conventional security arrangement .

Oyetola stated this on Wednesday, while playing host to members of Yoruba Unity Forum , led by Arch Bishop Ayo Ladigbolu, who were on a courtesy visit

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Insecurity: No Going Back On Amotekun – Lagos Assembly

February 25, 2020 7:07 am

The Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has declared that the new security outfit, Operation Amotekun, has come to stay in the state and the South West.

The lawmaker stated this on Monday at a public hearing on a bill to establish the security operation in Lagos state.

According to Obasa, the outfit had become important for the security of the lives and properties of the people of the region.