Governors in the south-west region have approved joint
operations for the Western Nigeria Security Network, better known as Amotekun.
This is coming after 15 people were reportedly killed in an
attack by gunmen at Igangan town, Oyo state, on Saturday.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo
governor and chairman of the south-west governors’ forum, said the region is
ready to defend the lives and property of its people against any external
attack.
“We have just received with rude shock premeditated attack
on our people at Igangan, Ibarapa, Oyo State, in the early hours of today. This
cowardly onslaught on a peaceful community has occasioned loss of lives and
property on a large scale. It is horrendous, callous, and highly provocative,”
the governor said.
“All well-meaning
Nigerians must condemn, in the strongest term possible, this latest assault on
decency and communal harmony.
“While we will encourage the security agencies to get to the
root of this latest act of provocation, we have directed the Commanders of the
South West Security Network, Amotekun, to convoke a joint security meeting of
all Commanders in the South West with a view to commencing joint operations in
the region immediately.
“We on our part are resolved to defend our people, their
property, and all legitimate means of livelihood against both internal and
external aggression. On this, there will be no compromise.”
In January, Akeredolu ordered massive recruitment into
Amotekun to curb the worsening insecurity in the state.
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