South West’s Security Outfit ‘Amotekun’ Begins Operation January 9

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday said the joint
security outfit, “Amotekun,” initiated by the six governors in the
South West would commence work on January 9.

Fayemi, who disclosed this in his New Year message to people of
the state, said the outfit would complement the efforts of the
regular security agencies.

He said: “On January 9, 2020, the Western Nigeria Security
Network known as ‘Amotekun’ shall commence operations in all the
six states in our zone.

“Ekiti is very active in this initiative which will go a long
way in securing the people and protecting the state

“The fact remains, however, that criminality cannot be totally
eradicated even as we are working meticulously at reducing it to
the barest minimum in Ekiti State, and the evidence is there for
all to see and acknowledge that we are making steady progress.

“Since we are not an Island, we are working with neigbouring
states to strengthen our security architecture.”

The governor also urged community leaders and groups not to
allow themselves to be used to cause unnecessary tension that could
trigger a crisis in the state.

“I have personally kept a close watch on the security situation
within and around Ekiti State, and I can assure you that as a
government, we are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the safety
of lives and property in our dear state.

“Ekiti remains one of the safest places to live, work and
conduct business in Nigeria.

“Henceforth, I urge our community leaders or groups not to allow
themselves to be used to spread fake or unsubstantiated news with a
view to setting the residents against themselves or destabilising
the peace of the state

“We must encourage our people to report any strange signal or
incident, but we must resist the temptation to resort to self-help
at any time,” he added. NAN)