Insecurity: Gani Adams urges Bello to introduce Amotekun in Kogi

The Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams has urged Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello to replicate the initiative of the Southwest Security Network, codenamed Operation Amotekun in the state, saying the initiative will help in reducing the spate of insecurity in the state.

Aare Adams made the charge at the weekend in Kabba, Kogi state, at the 8th edition of Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) Conference tagged Kabba 2022.

The Yorubaland Generalissimo who is the global convener of the diaspora group noted further that though the state is peaceful, there is need to beef up the security across the state.

He said “I urge our amiable governor to replicate the idea of Amotekun in Kogi state. The governor can give the state security outfit any name that suits its purpose.This will help in complementing the efforts of the federal government in securing the state.”

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He, however, applauded the efforts of the governor in driving the economic fortunes of the state, adding that the OPU congress in Kabba had really helped Nigerians in diaspora to know more about the state.

Meanwhile, Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade, who represented the Kogi state governor at the event expressed appreciation to Iba Gani Adams for using the OPU platform to create a new bond between Kogi state and the people of the diaspora.

The guest lecturer, Dr.Oluwayomi Atte, in his lecture, titled”: A strategic Approach to Fulfilling the destiny of Yoruba race: The Way Forward”, said the Yoruba people are people of integrity, very accommodating and worthy of emulation.

The Nation