Photos: Abiodun inaugurates Ogun Amotekun, Soyinka named Super Marshall

Governor Abiodun takes the salute

Governor Abiodun inaugurates Ogun Amotekun

Governor Abiodun inaugurates Ogun Amotekun
Governor Abiodun inaugurates Ogun Amotekun

By Muhaimin Olowoporoku

Governor Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the Ogun State Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun, with Professor Wole Soyinka being named as the Super Marshall.

Governor Abiodun also commissioned many patrol vans and motorcycles for the smooth operations of the Amotekun Corp.

Governor Abiodun gives Soyinka the paraphernalia of Amotekun Special Marshall
Governor Abiodun gives Soyinka the paraphernalia of Amotekun Super Marshall
Soyinka being decorated by Abiodun  as Amotekun Super Marshall
Soyinka being decorated by Abiodun as Amotekun Super Marshall

The spate of insecurity in the southwest forced the six governors to inaugurate the Western Nigerian Security Network codenamed Amotekun to tackle insecurity in the region.

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The Security outfit has also gotten the backing of six state assemblies in the region.

Ondo, Oyo, and Ekiti states have inaugurated their state versions.

Ogun has also experienced cases of killings and kidnappings said to be by herdsmen, with many residents of Yewaland seeking refuge in Benin Republic.

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