Allow Amotekun to carry heavy weapons, Akeredolu tells FG

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has asked the Federal Government to allow Amotekun and other State Security Outfits bear sophisticated arms to protect the people.

The Governor also clarified his position on the Oil Pipeline Surveillance contract awarded to private individuals and organisations.

Governor Akeredolu said his position was to allow Amotekun bear heavy arms like the non-state actors who were engaged to protect the oil pipelines.

Governor Akeredolu spoke at the commissioning of the newly reconstructed office complex at the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) in Oba-Ile.

OSOPADEC chairman, Sam Erejuwa, appreciated Governor Akeredolu for making funds available for the renovation of the office complex and the purchase of patrol vehicles as well as motorcycles.

Erejuwa added that within seven months, over 30 housing units have been completed while another 30 are also ongoing.