Operational Challenges of Amotekun and Insecurity in Oyo and Ondo States
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| author | Ayodele, A. Shittu, R. Ekundayo, J. K. |
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| contents | <p>Insecurity is a pervasive phenomenon that differs in intensity <br>throughout nations worldwide including Nigeria. In response, the <br>Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) was established to <br>address rising insecurity in south-west region of Nigeria. Yet, Oyo and <br>Ondo states continue to experience incidents of kidnapping, armed <br>robbery, farmers-herders conflicts, and communal violence. This study <br>therefore examines operational challenges of Amotekun in Oyo and <br>Ondo States. The study adopted a descriptive research design using <br>qualitative and quantitative approaches of data collection. A total of 820 <br>Respondents were drawn using purposive and strata sampling <br>techniques based on the population of both states. A total of 770 copies <br>of questionnaire were retrieved back and analysed using descriptive <br>analysis and 12 Key informant interview and In-depth interview <br>sessions were successfully conducted. Findings of the study showed <br>that Amotekun’s effectiveness is hindered by weak inter-agency <br>collaboration, in-adequate funding, shortage of trained personnel, and <br>flaws in the recruitment process. Furthermore, lack of advanced <br>weaponry, coupled with an insufficient legal framework for prosecuting <br>offenders, severely limits Amotekun’s capacity to effectively address the <br>rising security threats in both states. This study therefore concluded that in-spite of its strategic importance as a community-based security outfit, <br>Amotekun continues to face significant operational challenges in Oyo <br>and Ondo States, thereby recommended that State governments should <br>prioritise stable funding mechanisms, possibly through budgetary <br>allocations, recruitment of qualified and regular training of personnel to <br>ensure that Amotekun has the financial resources to operate effectively. </p> |
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| spellingShingle | Operational Challenges of Amotekun and Insecurity in Oyo and Ondo States Ayodele, A. Shittu, R. Ekundayo, J. K. Self-Defense Community-Policing Weaponry Criminals South-West <p>Insecurity is a pervasive phenomenon that differs in intensity <br>throughout nations worldwide including Nigeria. In response, the <br>Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) was established to <br>address rising insecurity in south-west region of Nigeria. Yet, Oyo and <br>Ondo states continue to experience incidents of kidnapping, armed <br>robbery, farmers-herders conflicts, and communal violence. This study <br>therefore examines operational challenges of Amotekun in Oyo and <br>Ondo States. The study adopted a descriptive research design using <br>qualitative and quantitative approaches of data collection. A total of 820 <br>Respondents were drawn using purposive and strata sampling <br>techniques based on the population of both states. A total of 770 copies <br>of questionnaire were retrieved back and analysed using descriptive <br>analysis and 12 Key informant interview and In-depth interview <br>sessions were successfully conducted. Findings of the study showed <br>that Amotekun’s effectiveness is hindered by weak inter-agency <br>collaboration, in-adequate funding, shortage of trained personnel, and <br>flaws in the recruitment process. Furthermore, lack of advanced <br>weaponry, coupled with an insufficient legal framework for prosecuting <br>offenders, severely limits Amotekun’s capacity to effectively address the <br>rising security threats in both states. This study therefore concluded that in-spite of its strategic importance as a community-based security outfit, <br>Amotekun continues to face significant operational challenges in Oyo <br>and Ondo States, thereby recommended that State governments should <br>prioritise stable funding mechanisms, possibly through budgetary <br>allocations, recruitment of qualified and regular training of personnel to <br>ensure that Amotekun has the financial resources to operate effectively. </p> |
| title | Operational Challenges of Amotekun and Insecurity in Oyo and Ondo States |
| topic | Self-Defense Community-Policing Weaponry Criminals South-West |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19134012 |