Over 6,000 Amotekun, So-Safe personnel ready for State Police – Abiodun

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the state is well-positioned for the establishment of its own police force, with over 6,000 personnel of the Ogun State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, and the So-Safe Corps available to provide an experienced manpower base.

Abiodun, who disclosed this at the weekend, said the state had already established a strong security foundation that would facilitate the transition to state policing and strengthen the protection of lives and property.

The governor spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of Ereke Day in Ikenne, Ikenne Local Government Area, where he described the Ogun State House of Assembly’s approval of state police as a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen its security architecture.

Abiodun, who chairs the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Committee on State Police Creation and represents President Bola Tinubu in the committee, said Ogun was prepared to translate the initiative into an effective policing structure.

“I am the Chairman of the Governors’ Forum on State Police Creation and the representative of the President in the Governors’ Forum on State Police Creation. I am proud to announce that the Ogun State House of Assembly has approved the creation of State Police. Between Amotekun and So-Safe Corps, we have over 6,000 personnel. We are ready for the Ogun State Police Command, and that will make the difference in protecting the lives and property of our people,” he said.

The governor said effective security remained fundamental to economic growth and sustainable development, stressing that collaboration between communities and security agencies was essential to creating a safe environment for residents, businesses and investors.

In a related development, Abiodun directed the immediate reconstruction of the Delabo-Ikenne Road, promising that the intervention would improve accessibility, facilitate economic activities and strengthen connectivity within the community.

Speaking on the golden jubilee of Ereke Day, the governor described the 50-year milestone as a remarkable testament to the unity, shared heritage and collective determination of the people of Ikenne.