The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has called on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to warn state security agency network, also known as Amotekun Corps, against engaging in professional misconducts.
The PDP made the call in a statement on Wednesday by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Kennedy Peretei.
The opposition party alleged that “In the last two weeks, the excesses of the Ondo State Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, have drawn tears from the eyes of several families in Ondo State.
“In the month of May alone, Amotekun has been responsible for the death of two persons – a final-year Economics student of the Federal University of Technology Akure, and a 14-year-old boy who the stepmother handed over to Amotekun for ‘more punishment’ for allegedly stealing N500.
“The initial excitement and hope that the Amotekun corps will be an effective check on herdsmen and kidnappers rampaging the forests and streets of Ondo State have paled into frustration and misery. This series of killings by a security outfit of government maintained with public funds is, to say the least, very devastating. The families of the deceased are crying for help and calling for justice. Only God knows if help will ever come their way.”
The PDP demanded a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incidents.
“The government must ensure that this investigation is carried out by an independent body, free from any potential conflict of interests. Hold all individuals involved accountable for their actions if found responsible for the unnecessary loss of life. This should include a fair legal process and appropriate disciplinary measures,” he said.
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