The executive governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has signed the first amendment to the Ondo State Security Network Agency Law code named Amotekun, into law.
Akeredolu noted that the new amendment became imperative in light of the heightened insecurity across the state. He said the amended law will enhance the security architecture of the state and help the Amotekun Corps to perform better.
The governor also appreciated the House of Assembly for the quick passage of the bill.
The State Executive Council also took some far-reaching decisions to further shapen the course of governance for the people’s well-being.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, who addressed reporters after the council meeting yesterday, regretted that one more death was recorded among victims of the June 5 terror attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo.
According to Ademola-Olateju, the number of fatalities is now 41, while 17 persons were still hospitalised.
Special Adviser to the governor on Security, Adetunji Adeleye, appreciated Governor Akeredolu for assenting to the amendment. He reiterated that the development will scale up the corps’ operational capacity.