••• Accuses Amotekun Command of Abusing Power
Akure, the Ondo State capital, was agog on Thursday as human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, led a massive solidarity march calling for justice and accountability in the ongoing crisis within the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps.
The peaceful protest drew a large crowd of supporters and concerned citizens who joined Sowore in demanding justice for the three suspended Amotekun officers.
Protesters carried placards with inscriptions such as “Justice for the Amotekun 3”, “Stop Victimization”, and “Truth Will Prevail.”
Addressing the crowd, Sowore decried what he described as a dangerous sign of abuse of power within the state’s security architecture.
“Those we are hoping would transform into the state police have already begun to abuse power,” he said, adding that the trend threatens the credibility of the push for state policing in Nigeria.
Sowore also issued a public call to the Ondo State Government and the leadership of the Amotekun Corps to urgently address the grievances of the suspended officers, whom he described as “victims of injustice and administrative impunity.”
He demanded the immediate lifting of their suspension, withdrawal of the wanted declaration, and issuance of proper appointment letters to all Amotekun personnel.
Going further, the activist proposed a salary benchmark of ₦250,000 monthly for Amotekun officers across the state, citing the high-risk nature of their job and their critical role in community security.
“Justice must prevail,” Sowore declared, to the cheers of the crowd, emphasizing that the struggle was not just for the three officers but for transparency and fairness within the system.
