The Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday called on the police to lift the ban on Amotekun operations to combat the emerging threats. Adeleke, who made the call in a statement in Osogbo, posited that the Amotekun service had developed the containment expertise, especially in the rural border areas, submitting that the police’s shutting down of the service operations has created a big gap being exploited by bandits and criminals. ALSO READ: Adeleke warns against Ikirun palace invasion, mobilises security agencies“I am taking this matter to the public domain in view of another kidnapping at Ora Igbomina. Closing down Amotekun exposes the Osun people to serious risks. “I call on the Inspector General of Police to unseal Amotekun and allow its operatives to secure my people across the grassroots.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 06, 2026 17:18 UTC