Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Wednesday said the joint security outfit, ‘Amotekun’, initiated by the six governors in the southwest zone would commence work on Jan. 9. Fayemi, who disclosed this in his New Year message to the people of the State, said the outfit would complement the efforts of the regular security agencies. “On January 9, 2020, the Western Nigeria Security Network known as ‘Amotekun’ shall commence operations in all the six States in our zone. Fayemi also urged community leaders and groups not to allow themselves to be used to cause unnecessary tension that could trigger crisis in the State. “Ekiti remains one of the safest places to live, work and conduct business in Nigeria.

Source: Punch January 01, 2020 18:45 UTC