Amotekun, others may transform into state police - RMAFC

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, has stated that creation of Amotekun and other state security outfits may signal the beginning of State Police in Nigeria.

He made this known during a courtesy visit to the Ondo State security outfit, Amotekun, in Akure.

Shehu lauded the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, and other South-West governors over the Amotekun initiative.

He highlighted the aim of the initiative; which was tackling insecurity, and ensuring that peace continues to reign in their domain.

“We want to commend Governor Akeredolu and other governors in the South-West for coming up with the noble initiative which has continued to reduce crime to its barest minimum in the area.

"May be, this would be the beginning of State Police in Nigeria.

"We have seen commitment, and real patriotism. We can see that Mr. Governor did not set up this security outfit as a joke. It is not cosmetic.

"We will convey your message to our chairman, who sent us and we also ask that the state Governor gives a certain percentage to Amotekun to access stabilisation fund and it is our prayer that some part of it gets to the Corps,” he said.

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