We Must Train Amotekun Not To Become Another SARS – Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Operation Amotekun, must not be allowed to metamorphose into a replica of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigeria Police Force.

“I have told them anytime you want us to come and assist, we will come even if it is just on the ethical session so that as you are training them to defend us, we are also training their minds so that Amotekun does not become another SARS, very important. We must do everything together,” he said on Saturday while featuring on an Arise TV programme.

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Soyinka also urged other states yet to launch their security outfit to do so with exigency, describing the security situation of the country as attaining a “stage of desperation”.

Out of the six Southwest states that endorsed its establishment, only Lagos and Ogun are yet to launch the security outfit.

Recall that Eko Hot Blog reported allegations of extrajudicial killings and high-handedness levelled against some operatives of the Amotekun Corps, especially in Oyo State.

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde had also acknowledged that his administration is aware and investigating the allegations.