The Amotekun Corps has mobilized over 2,000 personnel to clear bandits and criminals from South-West forests.
Ogun State plans to recruit an additional 1,000 operatives, bolstering its current strength of over 1,000.
Osun State aims to add 1,000 new operatives to its existing 320 personnel.
Oyo State unveiled 480 Amotekun Forest Rangers in October 2024.
Ondo State’s Amotekun Corps Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, stated that rangers are actively patrolling forests to prevent bandit hideouts.
He emphasized, “No room for bandits in Ondo State.”
Adeleye also called for advanced technology to enhance operations and intelligence gathering.
These efforts respond to increased kidnappings and criminal activities in the region.
The National Bureau of Statistics reported that Nigerians paid N2.23 trillion in ransom between May 2023 and April 2024.
The South-West recorded 6.9 million crime incidents during this period.
Amotekun’s proactive measures aim to enhance security and protect residents across the South-West.
