Oyetola inaugurates Amotekun boards, speaks on improved security- Governor Oyetola of Osun state has taken further steps to enhance the state's security - The governor on Thursday inaugurated boards for the security network and another board to oversee complaints arising from Amotekun's operations - Retired military generals were appointed to head the two boards PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The governor of Osun state, Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated Osun Security Network Agency code-named Operation Amotekun Board and Amotekun Independent Complaints Board. The governor, speaking at the inauguration on Thursday, August 27, said the two bodies were products of the Osun Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps (Establishment) Law 2020, The Nation reports. He said the Osun Security Network and Amotekun Corps Board would be chaired by General Ademola Aderibigbe, while General Bashir Adewinbi would serve as the Corps Commander. He noted that the two generals have been selected on the strength of their capabilities as proven military tacticians and astute administrators. Read also Coronavirus: Engaging activities you can do to avoid boredom following the stay at home order Legit.ng gathers that the Amotekun Independent Complaints Board is a three-man team headed by Justice Moshood Adeigbe. “It is our hope that the Osun Security Network Agency and the Amotekun Corps will offer improved security of lives and property and close the gaps created by the obvious overstretching of the conventional security agencies, while the Amotekun Independent Complaints Board will act as checks and balances for the activities of the Corps personnel,” he said. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the director-general of Osun State Security Network Agency, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, made strong allegations regarding those who are behind illegal mining in the state. Shittu said highly-placed persons are behind the illegal act. The Amotekun chief threatened to reveal the names of the perpetrators if anybody dared him. Read also N10 billion fraud allegation: IGP orders probe of Udom’s appointee Shittu commended Governor Oyetolaand the federal government for supporting the security outfit to arrest the illegal miners. In another report, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has declared that Amotekun would not be collapsed into the planned community policing of the federal government. The governor who is the chairman of southwest governor’s forum insisted that Amotekun would operate on its own. However, he said this will be within the confines of the law that established the outfit. Amotekun: Falana blasts Malami, says he has no right to declare group illegal | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Governor Oyetola of Osun state has taken further steps to enhance the state's security - The governor on Thursday inaugurated boards for the security network and another board to oversee complaints arising from Amotekun's operations - Retired military generals were appointed to head the two boards PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng