….Corps rejects VIP assignment.
Over 7,000 applicants are now jostling for five hundred job slots in the ongoing Recruitment exercise by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps,
The Corps Commander disclosed this in Akure while parading 20 suspects arrested for various offences across the state, noting a steady decline in criminal activities as multiple security operations intensify ahead of the Yuletide.
The Commander, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, explained that among those paraded were eight men arrested on motorbikes in a forested blackspot in Akure North, an area recently combed following a kidnapping incident.
He said Two additional suspects were apprehended near a kidnap scene in Ekele, Owo Local Government Area, while several others were arrested for offences ranging from attempted murder, rape, armed robbery, theft, and fraud.
A 36-year-old Abdullahi and 20-year-old Mohammed were arrested for alleged kidnapping, while 19-year-old Suleiman was nabbed in Ifira for attempted murder after attacking operatives enforcing the state’s anti-open-grazing law.
Two suspects, Aderemi 35 and Esho 25, were arrested for gang rape, while Benjamin 29 and Jerry 33 were accused of stealing building materials from their employer.
Other suspects paraded include Adekunle 45 for fraud; Saliu for theft; Nura and Ladu, aged 31 and 22, for conspiracy and stealing; and Tope, who was caught while stealing bags of rice.
The Commander reassured residents that Amotekun remains committed to ensuring a peaceful festive season. He disclosed that border security has been reinforced at key entry points, including Obu-Ondo, Ajebamidele, Iju-Itaogbolu and Owena, with patrol vehicles operating round the clock.
He urged commuters to call the Corps’ dedicated emergency line 0807 999 989 for rapid response.
On recruitment, Akogun Adeleye confirmed that 7,000 applicants applied for the 500 positions recently approved by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, adding that Screening has begun, and applicants will proceed to training camps after clearance by relevant security agencies.
He emphasized that although Amotekun is expanding its manpower, the Corps has no plans to take on VVIP protection duties.
“Our mandate is clear to curb violent crimes, kidnapping and armed robbery across Ondo State in partnership with other security agencies,” he said. 080999 989 for rapid response.
On recruitment, Akogun Adeleye confirmed that 7,000 applicants applied for the 500 positions recently approved by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, adding that Screening has begun, and successful applicants will proceed to training camps after clearance by relevant security authorities.
He emphasized that although Amotekun is expanding its manpower, the Corps has no plans to take up VIP protection duties after police withdrawal of its men.
“Our mandate is clear myto curb violent crimes, kidnapping and armed robbery across Ondo State in partnership with other security agencies,” he said.
