A civil society group, The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has criticised the operations of the Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, citing alleged misconduct and leadership failure.
The group made its position known in a statement delivered by its Executive Director, Prof Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli during its December 2025 State of the State address on Tuesday in Osogbo.
According to the group, the corps has failed to meet public expectations following reported cases of murder, extortion and high-handedness by some of its operatives.
Referencing the killing of some residents in Akinlalu community in September, Prof Oyedokun-Alli described the incident as unfortunate and troubling.
The group alleged that “the current leadership of the corps, headed by retired Assistant Superintendent of Police Omoyele, had fallen short of acceptable standards.”
It compared the performance of the Osun Amotekun unfavourably with those of Ondo, Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti and Lagos states, where it said the corps had recorded notable successes.
The Osun Masterminds recalled what it described as the lofty strides of the corps under former leaders, Comrade Shittu Amitolu and Brigadier General Adewinnmbi.
The group called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to urgently reorganise the Amotekun Corps in the interest of public safety.
“We are calling for a total overhauling of the headship of Amotekun in Osun State. We need a total overhaul,” Oyedokun-Alli said.
He added that the group was raising the alarm to prevent the spread of terrorism and banditry into the state from neighbouring areas.
“Let it be on record that we are warning again in order to curtail insecurity in Osun State before it gets to that point,” he said.
The group also acknowledged a reduction in security challenges during the recent Yuletide season, commending the Federal Government’s efforts.
However, it cautioned against what it described as potential threats to Nigeria’s territorial integrity, urging the government to remain vigilant in matters of national security.
Insecurity: Group demands Amotekun overhaul, cites leadership failure
Insecurity: Group demands Amotekun overhaul, cites leadership failure
