Killings: Makinde vows to deal with erring Amotekun personnel

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed to deal with any member of the Oyo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, involved in recklessness.

Makinde, who said this in a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, spoke following the killing of two youths at Tapa, in the  Ibarapa North Local Government Area of the state by Amotekun.

There have been allegations against the security outfit but the governor said any personnel found to be reckless would be dealt with.

Makinde said, “Following the recent events in Tapa, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, it becomes imperative that I once again reassure the good people of Oyo State that our administration is doing everything in its power to address security issues in our state.

“One of the strategies we are using to check insecurity in the state is the recently introduced Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun). I am fully aware of the alleged highhandedness by some members of the corps. We are investigating these issues to address them promptly.

“The welfare and security of the good people of Oyo State remain our top priority. We will not sit back and watch any harassment or intimidation of members of the public or our security officers.

“Therefore, I urge the good people of Oyo State to please remain calm and allow members of the corps to perform their legally authorised duties for our people’s well-being. Let me assure you that if any corps members are abusing their office, they will be dealt with accordingly.”