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Makinde Presents 33 Operational Vehicles, 396 Motorcycles To Amotekun Operatives

Operational vehicles and motorcycles were presented to the Southwest Security Network known as Operation Amotekun to curb the notorious actions of kidnappers, hoodlums, and armed robbers, by the able Governor of Oyo state, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde.

He donated these to them at the Oyo State House of assembly, secretariat Ibadan where he made known this, that each of the recruits will watch over 356 wards of the state.

Makinde has enabled the presentation of 396 operational motorcycles to Amotekun recruits when each bike will be available to each ward and the remaining 40 motorcycles shall be utilized at Amotekun Headquarters. This presentation is to ensure the flawless execution of their tasks in the course of securing the state.

In his inaugural speech Makinde ordered Operation Amotekun to adhere rigidly to their purpose; guarding and securing lives and properties within the state.

He further added that Amotekun was not only found in the pacesetter state but has presence in the entire Southwest geopolitical zone. Saying Amotekun out for keeping peace and truncate the heinous acts of kidnappers, hoodlums, and armed robbers, accordingly.

Makinde added that testimonies of Amotekun executing their work with diligence, seriousness, and focus, are pouring into his ears, further justifying the people positive perception about them, he went ahead to add that these perceptions are clear approval of their uprightness and principles.

He charged them to cling to honesty and transparency while dealing with any and everything Oyo State and equally advised them to avoid being dishonest and unfair, at every execution of their duties.

Pertaining to the 2023 general election, he said that 2022, is the critical year for the decision of either Yoruba presidency or otherwise, he further insisted that the country needed restructuring nationally.

Brigadier General Ajibola Kunle Toogun, The Chairman of Amotekun Corps in the state, played back the Governor’s viewpoint on the corps’ existence and vowed that he would execute all actions to ensure their performance are diligent and effective.

In attendance were the creme de la creme in the state, government officials, and prominent members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party.

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