The Ogun State government has announced that the Southwest Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, will kick off in the state this January.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Kunle Somorin.
He stated that the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, made these known in his New Year broadcast, on Friday.
According to Abiodun, the Amotekun security outfit, which would complement the efforts of existing security agencies, would be headed by a retired Commissioner of Police.
“Our Amotekun Security Network will also take off this month to complement the efforts of other security agencies including the community policing of the Nigeria Police.
“An experienced and reputable retired Commissioner of Police has been appointed as the Commandant, and the recruitment of personnel is ongoing,” he noted.
