Amotekun: Six states decide its security network As Miyetti Allah, CAN, Islamic group, others back establishment

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The Southwest geo-political zone on Monday scaled a major hurdle in the establishment of its security network, Amotekun.

The House of Assembly in five states – Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun and Lagos – held public hearings on the proposed security outfit, thereby moving a step forward firming up a legal framework for the security architecture in the states.

Ekiti State House of Assembly, which had previously held its public hearing, said the bill now awaited Governor Kayode Fayemi’s assent to become law.

Stakeholders across the five states displayed enthusiasm. The crowd at the public hearing was huge. The meetings were peaceful and there was no dissenting voice.

Various groups, including Miyetti Allah, the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Islamic associations and others endorsed the novel security outfit.

Monday was occupied to hasten the establishment of Operation Amotekun as herdsmen, socio-cultural groups, farmers and other stakeholders endorsed the security outfit.