The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday, unveiled 480 Amotekun Forest Rangers, promising that his administration would continue to give attention to the security of the residents of the state.
He inaugurated this at the passing-out parade held at the orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of the state.
Makinde explained that plans were underway to establish airstrips in Igbeti and Otu towns, respectively, noting that the government would also provide aircraft security gadgets to support and enhance security surveillance in the state.
“Since assuming office in 2019, we have continued to invest heavily to secure Oyo State by supporting our security agencies to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively. But we knew that more needed to be done to secure more lives and property.
You will agree with me that one of the biggest achievements in security was the creation and operationalisation of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun by governors of the South-West states.
