Amotekun not set up to address trivial issues - Official

The Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed “AMOTEKUN” has debunked the news credited to the Osun State field commandant Amitolu Shittu that, the outfit would not tolerate indecent dressing and bastardizing of Yoruba language by the youth in the society.

The WNSN in a statement released on Friday stated that Amotekun was not set up to address trivial issues outside the law establishing it.

“The function and responsibility of AMOTEKUN Corps in the States of Southwest Nigeria has been properly codified and enshrined in the legal framework setting up the Security Outfit.

The security outfit is expected to work within the limit of the law and any violation of the fundamental human rights of citizens is frowned upon.

The creative expression, culture and language of people living in Southwest Nigeria are beyond the scope of the security functions of AMOTEKUN.

The outfit was setup as a complimentary structure to the Statutory Security Agencies to guarantee freedom of expression, protection of lives and property, and by extension, the prosperity of Southwest Nigeria.

Any abuse or violation of any citizen living within the Region by any member of the AMOTEKUN Corps will not be tolerated by the relevant authorities in the States.