The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has suspended three of its operatives for allegedly posting defamatory remarks about the agency on social media.
The suspended operatives were identified as Taiwo Abu, Victor Akinsipe, and Julius Akinjumi.
The Corps’ commander, Adetunji Adeleye, explained that the officers’ actions were intended to distract the agency from its core mandate. He made the remarks while parading suspects in Akure, the state capital.
According to Adeleye, the operatives breached the agency’s rules, including their oath of secrecy, by circulating false allegations online. “Every organisation has its own rules; the Ondo State Security Network Agency is no exception. The law establishing the Corps specifies that identity and warrant cards are issued only to full staff,” Adeleye said.
He added that the social media claims, which involved 15 points, were entirely false. “Disciplinary measures have been instituted. As of today, the three operatives have been reprimanded. We refuse to be drawn into controversies surrounding individuals. The management staff is focused on ensuring the agency remains undistracted, as these officers were acting in isolation,” he said.