Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Guardian Nigeria
Published on 2024-02-12 04:00:33
, Ondo and Ekiti states as the Amotekun corps in these states are not well funded and equipped. The effectiveness of the outfit is directly tied to the level of support it receives from the state governors. It is imperative for the governors to prioritize and invest in the outfit by providing necessary resources and funding for its operations.
The recent surge in insecurity across Southwest has put a question mark on the effectiveness of the Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named Amotekun Corps, which was launched in January 2020. The outfit was established to support conventional security agencies in addressing insurgencies and securing the region’s forests against marauders. It was seen as the answer to the prevalent farmers/herders crises, which claimed many lives and properties.
The initial support that the outfit received from the state governors, including the contribution of vehicles and motorcycles, was a step in the right direction. However, the recent increase in insecurity across the region has raised concerns about the sustainability and effectiveness of the outfit. The lack of sustained support from the governors has hindered the performance of Amotekun in fulfilling its core mandate.
The recent murder of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State has further highlighted the growing insecurity in the Southwest. It is evident that the outfit alone cannot effectively address the security challenges in the region without the necessary support from the state governors. The rise in armed robberies, kidnappings, and farmers/herdsmen conflicts across the region is a clear indication that more needs to be done to support the outfit in carrying out its duties effectively.
The data obtained from the Journal of Geographic Information points to the increasing crime wave across the region, despite the establishment of Amotekun. The report highlights the need for sustained support and investment from the state governors to address the rising insecurity in the Southwest.
One of the major factors inhibiting the functions of Amotekun is the lack of consistent support from the Southwest governors. It is essential for the governors to prioritize the security outfit and provide the necessary resources and funding for its operations. The recent calls by Governor Makinde for state police as the panacea to the rising wave of insecurity further underscore the need for sustained support and investment in the outfit.
Until his death, Akeredolu took Amotekun as his child, which he nurtured and paid attention to. However, the situation is different in Ogun, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti states, where the Amotekun corps are not well funded and equipped. The effectiveness of the outfit is directly tied to the level of support it receives from the state governors, and it is imperative for them to prioritize and invest in the outfit by providing necessary resources and funding for its operations.
In conclusion, the rising insecurity in the Southwest has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Western Nigeria Security Network, code-named Amotekun Corps. The lack of sustained support from the state governors has hindered the performance of the outfit, and it is imperative for them to prioritize and invest in the outfit by providing necessary resources and funding for its operations. The recent surge in armed robberies, kidnappings, and farmers/herders conflicts across the region highlights the need for sustained support and investment in Amotekun to address the rising insecurity in the Southwest.
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