- By John Dike, Osogbo
Osun State House of Assembly has condemned the sealing of the offices of the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, by federal security operatives, describing the move as unconstitutional and politically motivated.
In a statement signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, the House expressed deep concern over what it described as a “forceful and unlawful” shutdown of the state’s security outfit, which was established by law in 2020 to tackle kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes.
It noted that the Amotekun Corps was legally created through legislation passed by the Osun State House of Assembly and has since played a pivotal role in securing rural and border communities.
According to the statement,“It is deeply troubling and constitutionally offensive that an agency created by law and funded by the Osun State Government could be summarily shut down without due process or consultation with the State Government or the House of Assembly.”
The House warned that should any security breach occur as a result of the closures, the Nigeria Police and relevant federal security agencies would be held responsible.
It questioned the legality of the operation, pointing out that federal security agencies have faced misconduct allegations in the past without their offices being sealed.
Raising the political stakes, the Assembly referenced credible reports alleging that the action may have been instigated by Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi in collaboration with former Governor Gboyega Oyetola. Egbedun called such alleged interference “gross betrayal” of Osun citizens.
“If proven true, such actions constitute a reckless abuse of political influence and a gross betrayal of the people of Osun State, whose safety and security must never be reduced to a political manoeuvre,” he said.
While reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law and institutional accountability, the Assembly made the following resolutions:
Expressed solidarity with affected families in Akinlalu, where recent security operations have caused concern;
Emphasised that while allegations of misconduct must be thoroughly investigated, such probes must be transparent and lawful—not used as a pretext to undermine state institutions;
Declared that the Amotekun Corps remains a lawfully established agency of the Osun State Government, and no individual, political actor, or federal agency has the authority to shut it down without legislative revocation;
Condemned in strong terms the sealing of the Amotekun offices and demanded their immediate unsealing;
Mandated its Committee on Security to investigate the development and submit a report within seven days;
Reaffirmed that the security and well-being of Osun people must not be sacrificed on the altar of political ambition. and
“The lives of our people are not pawns on any chessboard of political ambition. Security is not a political bargaining chip.”
The incident has sparked renewed debate about the limits of federal authority over state-established security agencies, amid growing concerns over Nigeria’s evolving federal structure
