INSECURITY IN YORUBALAND: Is Amotekun still effective in S-West?

The operations and effectiveness of Amotekun, the Western Nigeria Security Network, are under scrutiny due to worsening insecurity and an influx of terrorists into Yorubaland. The outfit is constrained by lack of central coordination, underfunding, and inability to carry sophisticated firearms. The abduction of 39 students and 7 teachers in Oyo State on May 15, 2026, has raised questions about its effectiveness. Stakeholders call for stronger legal backing and note a decline in commitment.