Following reports that bandits and other insurgents are fleeing the North West and infiltrating the South West, Amotekun Corps, Osun State chapter, has assured residents of adequate protection, insisting that the criminals would not have any place to operate in the state.
The Corps Commander, Adekunle Omoyele, issued the firm and resolute vow in a statement on Sunday and assured the people of Osun that their safety remains the corps’ top priority.
There have been rising concerns over the movement of bandits escaping military crackdowns in the North West and infiltrating the South West region in order to make the region their foothold.
However, Omoyele, in the statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the corps, Yusuf Abass, emphatically reaffirmed the corps’ unwavering commitment to ensuring that Osun remains secure 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.”
He reassured residents that the Amotekun Corps, in collaboration with other security agencies, has been strategically positioned to intercept and neutralise any security threats that may 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,” Omoyele asserted.
He added that, “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.”
The commander noted that the corps is determined to carry out its mandate without compromise, asking residents to feel secure in their homes and communities.
He further urged the people of Osun to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and cooperate with security forces in the ongoing efforts to keep the state free from criminal threats.
“We understand the concerns of our people, but let me make this crystal clear: the safety of every individual in Osun is non-negotiable,” Omoyele declared.
He asserted that the agency would stop at nothing to ensure that bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists have no control in the state.
