News

Amotekunhas has been declared an illegal security outfit

Amotekun has been declared illegal by the Federal Government, days after South-West Governors inaugurated the security outfit to counter insecurity in the region.

The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami on Tuesday January 14 stated that Amotekun is not backed by any law in the country. He insisted that the Federal Government is solely responsible for security of citizens of Nigeria.

“The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law.

“The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) has established the Army, Navy and Airforce, including the Police and other numerous paramilitary organisations for the purpose of the defence of Nigeria.

“As a consequence of this, no State Government, whether singly or in a group has the legal right and competence to establish any form of organization or agency for the defence of Nigeria or any of its constituent parts.

“This is sanctioned by the provision of Item 45 of the Second Schedule of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) authorizing the Police and other Federal Government security services established by law to maintain law and order.

“The law will take its natural course in relation to excesses associated with organization, administration and participation in “Amotekun” or continuous association with it as an association.

“Finally, it is important to put on record that the Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice was not consulted on the matter.

Recent Posts

Eyebrows raised as Davido’s cousin Nikos Adeleke celebrates 30th birthday

Nike Aeleke, cousin of popular Nigerian singer Davido, recently celebrated her 30th birthday in Lagos Following the celebration, videos surfaced… Read More

2 hours ago

“I’ve dated 7 Nigerian celebrities” – Bobrisky reveals, vows to reveal them

Bobrisky, has stirred up reactions with a new video in which he claims to have dated multiple celebrities and insists… Read More

2 hours ago

Actress Eve Esin reacts to rumours of Yul Edochie, Ken Erics, others being gay

Eve Esin has shared her thoughts on the recent allegations involving some of her peers, including Yul Edochie and Ken… Read More

3 hours ago

Corper Raye tenders public apology to Lagosians

Raye, has made a public apology to the citizens of Lagos and those affected by her viral video, where she… Read More

3 hours ago

Agba Jalingo, Reveals How the Father of Viral NYSC Member Who Called Out Tinubu Died Protesting Government Demolition

Fresh details have emerged about the heartbreaking story of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, the NYSC member who went viral for calling… Read More

3 hours ago

Actor Chief Imo’s Wife celebrates wife as she graduates from nursing school despite his friends advise

Chief Imo, the Nollywood actor Longinus Anokwuite, has announced the graduation of his wife, Blessing, to the excitement of their… Read More

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.