The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the establishment of conducive operational stations for the Oyo State Security Network (Amotekun) to enhance their efficiency and boost their morale.
The House, presided by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi, also called for the absorption of staff of the security outfit into the mainstream of the state civil service.
The calls were contained in the resolutions passed by the House on the motion moved by the lawmaker representing Ibadan North East state constituency I, Hon. Abiodun Babalola on “Need for the Executive Arm of Government in collaboration with all local government areas to construct suitable stations across local government areas for the Oyo State Security Network Agency code named Amotekun to enhance operations of the Agency” on Tuesday.
In the motion seconded by Hon. Olorunpoto Abdulraham from Oyo East/West constituency, Hon. Babalola said, Amotekun, since its establishment in 2020, has been instrumental to the reduction in the crime rates and more effective security operations in the state.
The lawmaker disclosed that Amotekun’s commitment in addressing security challenges including kidnapping, banditry and other forms of criminalities can not be over emphasized, adding that its effective collaboration with other security agencies in the state has improved intelligence gathering, sharing, crime prevention and bolstered the public confidence.
While calling on the state government to provide the agency conducive, suitable and well-equipped stations across the 33 local government areas in the state, Hon. Babalola eulogized the state governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for his support in boosting the operational capacity of the Agency.
“The notable achievements of the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde in enhancing the security architecture of Oyo State include the provision of 100 operational vehicles, communication equipment and logistics support as well as recruitment of additional 500 Amotekun corp members.”
“The security outfit has been instrumental in addressing various security challenges and contributing significantly to the safety and well-being of the people.
“Despite it’s commendable achievements, the conditions of offices and stations, where Amotekun officers operate are often deplorable.
“Constructing modern, well-equipped stations for Amotekun within all local government areas is essential for their operations,” Hon. Babalola said.
The lawmaker also charged well-meaning individuals at various local government areas to support the initiative by joining hands with governments to ensure successful implementation.
Hon. Dawud Olalere, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Security, in his submission, maintained that absorption of Amotekun corp members will give them the confidence to perform their duties diligently.
As the Chairman, Committee on Security in the state House of Assembly, the lawmaker said that the House has been receiving lots of complaints bordering on the security of job of Amotekun corp members.
He, therefore, said that absorbing them into the mainstream of the civil service will guarantee their jobs and boost their morale to discharge their duties.
Hon. Babajide Adebayo, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin and Hon. Monsuru Abiola, who also gave their submissions on the motion, commended Hon. Babalola, describing the motion as timely.
They acknowledged the commitment of Amotekun in fighting crimes, saying that providing them suitable stations will enhance their performance and boosting security architecture of the state.
Passing the resolutions, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi, stated that the Oyo State House of Assembly will continue to work with executive arm of government to ensure that state is secured.
Assuring the Amotekun corp members of job security, the Deputy Speaker said that the security outfit has come to stay in Oyo State.
Hon. Fadeyi disclosed that the House will work on all the resolutions to ensure they are implemented not minding to amend the law that established the agency if occasion calls for it.
