From Richard Akintade, Osogbo
Osun State Commander of the Amotekun Corps, Dr. Hon. Adekunle Omoyele, yesterday, assured people of the state that their safety remained the Corps’ top priority.
This followed rising concerns over reports of movement of bandits escaping military crackdown in the North-West into the South-West zone.
In a statement made available to newsmen by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Yusuf Idowu Abass, Omoyele reaffirmed the Corps’ commitment to ensuring that Osun State remained secured from criminal elements seeking to wreak havoc in the state.
According to him, “We are sending a clear and unambiguous message to all criminals. Osun is not a sanctuary for bandits, kidnappers or any group intending to disrupt the peace and security of our people.
“We will not tolerate the presence of these lawless elements in our midst. Our men are fully deployed, vigilant and ready to combat any threats with the utmost force”.
Omoyele reassured residents that the Amotekun Corps, in collaboration with other security agencies, had been strategically positioned to intercept and neutralise any security threats that might arise.
“We are actively tracking and monitoring all suspicious movements across the state, and any attempt by these criminals to make Osun their base will be met with relentless opposition.
“Amotekun is not just a watchful presence; we are a force for peace, and we will continue to intensify our operations against terrorism, kidnapping and banditry. We will flush out every criminal who dares to threaten the peace of Osun”, he warned.
The Commander emphasised that the Corps is determined to carry out its mandate without compromise, ensuring that residents feel secure in their homes and communities.
He further urged the people of Osun State to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities and cooperate with security forces in the ongoing efforts to keep the state free from criminal threats.
