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Amotekun Corps – A Local Security Backbone
The Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps), founded by the Ondo State government and other Southwest states, remains pivotal in maintaining peace. It has gained public trust through community-based operations and has become a symbol of local resilience and security ownership. The Guardian Nigeria
In December 2024, Amotekun deployed 1,200 personnel across all 18 local government areas to secure communities during the festive season. Businessday NGVanguard News
Joint Security Task Forces & Operations
The government has initiated coordinated efforts through multi-agency task forces—comprising Amotekun, Nigeria Police, NSCDC, and the Army—to combat rising criminal activity. Vanguard News The Guardian Nigeria Key operations include: “Operation Safe Ground”: Rolled out to establish control points in urban areas and ensure safe movement. The Guardian Nigeria “Operation Daada”: Designed for swift response to kidnappings and banditry—especially targeting vulnerable rural communities. FMINO.