Yuletide: Amotekun Corps commence night patrol in Osun

Blessing Akorowosi, Osogbo

The Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps in Osun State said it had begun night patrol in the state in order to strengthen the security apparatus during and after the Yuletide season.

The patrol which started few days ago by the corps Strike Force Team was led by the Field Commander, Amitolu Shittu.

Speaking, Shittu said the patrol is aimed at protecting the lives and property of the residents against any form of criminality during the festive period.

The field commander assured that the Corps would continue to adopt proactive security strategies against any form of security threat in the State during and after the yuletide season.

He added that sufficient personnel had been assigned to provide security in the State.

Shittu assured residents of the state that there is “no cause for alarm” during and after the yuletide season, because the state is safe.

“We are patrolling the entire state against any form of security threats.

“We will continue to map out comprehensive security measures that will enable us apprehend all kinds of criminals in the state during and after the festive period.

“We have identified and deployed corps Strike Force to dangerous spots for that purpose,” the field commander said.

He solicited the support of residents to volunteer information that would aid corps and other security agencies in apprehending criminals in their midst.