The Oyo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has dismissed reports circulating online alleging that its operatives across the 33 Local Government Areas are planning a statewide strike over welfare, appointment letters, promotions, and management-related issues.
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Corps, the agency described the claims as misleading, unsubstantiated, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents.
According to the statement, the Corps has not received any formal communication from any recognised internal structure indicating a plan to embark on a strike or protest. It reiterated that Amotekun remains a disciplined and structured security organisation where internal matters are addressed through established administrative channels—not through anonymous online publications.
The agency emphasised that the Oyo State Government has consistently supported the Amotekun Corps since its establishment in 2020 under Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration. The support includes:
- Regular payment of monthly allowances
- Consistent logistics and operational backing
- Provision of vehicles, motorcycles, communication gadgets and other tools
- Training and retraining of operatives
- Insurance coverage for personnel deployed on high-risk operations
- Ongoing administrative reforms on welfare, ranking and documentation
The Corps dismissed claims describing its conditions of service as “slavery” or “contract staff exploitation,” stressing that Amotekun is undergoing structured legal and administrative reforms to meet national security standards.
On the issue of appointment letters and ranks, the agency noted that the process involves the Oyo State Government, the Amotekun Board, and the State House of Assembly and is currently underway. It clarified that no officer is being deliberately denied documentation, nor is any individual responsible for halting the process.
The statement further refuted allegations that older operatives are being sidelined or blamed for delays, calling such claims “fabricated and malicious.”
Amotekun also dismissed any insinuation of a planned withdrawal of operatives or collapse of security coverage, noting that there is no intelligence report suggesting any operational disruption in the state. It highlighted the Corps’ continued collaboration with the Police, DSS, NSCDC, Operation Burst, and other security agencies to maintain stability across Oyo State.
The agency also stated that legislative oversight is ongoing, with the Oyo State House of Assembly actively engaging in post-legislative scrutiny and reviewing the Amotekun law as part of its routine functions.
The Corps urged the public to disregard sensational online reports aimed at sowing distrust and division, assuring residents that Amotekun remains committed and focused on its mandate of protecting lives and property.
