The Osun State House of Assembly has demanded the immediate reopening of the Osun Amotekun Corps offices, following what it described as a forceful and unconstitutional closure by the Nigeria Police.
In a statement released on Friday, the 10th of October, 2025, the Assembly labelled the action as constitutionally offensive and warned it sets a dangerous precedent undermining federalism and state autonomy.
Lawmakers emphasized, “the Amotekun Corps remains a lawful creation of the state legislature and cannot be summarily shut down without recourse to due process and legislative oversight.”
The statement highlighted that “the security outfit was established under the Osun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps Law 2020, with a clear statutory mandate to support conventional security agencies in combating kidnapping, banditry, and other forms of violent crime across the state.”
Since its creation, Amotekun has played a critical role in protecting rural and border communities, contributing to the reduction of violent crimes and criminal infiltration, the Assembly noted.
“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 consultation with the State Government or the House of Assembly which enacted its enabling legislation,” the lawmakers added.
The Assembly warned that any security lapses resulting from the disruption of Amotekun operations would rest squarely on the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies.
“The safety of our people cannot be compromised due to avoidable administrative or political actions,” the statement read.
The House also condemned alleged interference by Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi and former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, describing such actions, if confirmed, as reckless, abusive, and a betrayal of public trust.
While expressing sympathy for families affected by the recent incident in Akinlalu town, Ife North local government area, which led to the arrest of some Amotekun operatives, the lawmakers stressed that allegations of misconduct must be investigated transparently and not used to weaken state institutions.
The Assembly adopted resolutions including expressing empathy for affected families and reaffirming its commitment to the rule of law and due process in handling disciplinary cases involving security personnel.
It asserted, “Amotekun remains a legally constituted agency of the Osun State Government and cannot be shut down by any federal authority without legislative consent or judicial order.”
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The House condemned the sealing of the Corps’ offices and demanded their immediate reopening to allow operatives to resume statutory duties without delay.
To ensure accountability, the Assembly directed its Committee on Security to conduct a thorough investigation and present a report within seven days, in line with Sections 128 and 129 of the 1999 Constitution.
“Security is not a political bargaining chip. The lives of our people are not pawns on any chessboard of political ambition,” it warned.
Separately, the Osun State Police Command stated on Wednesday that operatives from the IRT-FID stormed the Osun Amotekun Corps office in Ife Central local government area and the Base office in Osogbo.
The police said five Osun Amotekun Corps personnel were arrested during the operation. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the IRT-FID to take over investigations into the matter.