Governor Plans to Deploy Over 6,000 Amotekun, So-Safe Personnel for State Police

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that the state is prepared for the establishment of its own police force, disclosing that more than 6,000 personnel serving under the Amotekun Security Network and So-Safe Corps are available to provide the manpower for the proposed Ogun State Police Command.

Abiodun made the disclosure during the 50th anniversary celebration of Ereke Day in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, where he announced that the Ogun State House of Assembly had approved the creation of state police.

The governor explained that the existing security structures had provided the state with an experienced manpower base that could facilitate the transition to a state-controlled policing system.

According to him, the combined strength of Amotekun and So-Safe Corps exceeds 6,000 personnel, adding that their experience in community security operations would be instrumental in strengthening the proposed police command.

“I am particularly proud to announce that the Ogun State House of Assembly has approved the creation of State Police.

“Between Amotekun and the So-Safe Corps, we have over 6,000 personnel. These are people who have been part of our security arrangements and have acquired experience in protecting our communities.

“We are ready for the Ogun State Police Command, and I believe that this will make a significant difference in our ability to protect the lives and property of our people,” the governor said.

Abiodun, who chairs the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Committee on State Police Creation and represents President Bola Tinubu on the committee, expressed confidence in the state’s preparedness to implement the initiative.