The Ogun State government is to recruit 1,000 personnel into the state security network otherwise called Amotekun to the existing 1,000 corps.

“Governor @DapoAbiodunCON has approved the recruitment of 1,000 additional Amotekun Corps personnel, increasing the total to over 2,000, to enhance security across Ogun State,” the state government said in a statement.

Mr Abiodun disclosed this at the passing-out parade of 690 Batch D trainees, which took place at the Ogun State Stadium in Sagamu, on Saturday.

Mr Abiodun, at the ceremony, also “pledged to provide more patrol vehicles, electric motorcycles, communication gadgets, and other resources to support their operations.”

Stressing the corps’ role in grass-roots security and reduction of unemployment, the governor commended the trainees for their discipline and urged them to focus on intelligence gathering and community policing.

Commandant of the corps, Alade Adedigba, who highlighted the trainees’ preparedness, appreciated the government for its support.

 The ceremony also featured awards and cultural activities.