This is the question on the lips of many Nigerians of Yoruba ethnic stock now: How can Hisbah be legal and Amotekun illegal? In Ogun, armed operatives of the police, Department of State Security Service (DSS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) positioned themselves at the Panseke venue of the rally. In Akure and Ondo town, Ondo State; Osogbo, Osun State and Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti state, the rally also held. Security is traditionalFurthermore, supporters of the Amotekun initiative have put forward the argument that security is also traditional. The thinking is simple: Since all crimes are local, local remedies can be effective in preventing and eradicating them,” he noted.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 26, 2020 02:03 UTC