Loss of 200 Amotekun operatives unacceptable - Oyo APC tackles Makinde

Author: Musliudeen AdebayoPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Nigeria
PoliticsCrime & Law
Loss of 200 Amotekun operatives unacceptable - Oyo APC tackles Makinde

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) described as unacceptable the reported loss of over 200 Amotekun operatives, as revealed by Governor Seyi Makinde. The APC called for more details, retraining of operatives, better welfare, and an end to deploying Amotekun for private interests. The party believes the high death toll indicates rising crime rates in the state.

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