Pan-Yoruba group Afenifere urges South-West state governors to strengthen the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) to tackle kidnappings and related violent crimes. The call follows reports of recent abductions in the Ijebu-Ode–Iba area, prompting renewed attention on local security responses.
Across coverage, outlets describe Afenifere pressing for a broader security approach rather than relying only on existing capacities. One report emphasizes the need to arm Amotekun specifically to confront kidnappers in the region. Another highlights demands for “sophisticated” equipment and capabilities, including modern surveillance technology and mechanisms intended to improve intelligence gathering and operational autonomy at the local government level. Together, the accounts frame the proposal as part of a wider overhaul of the South-West security architecture to improve effectiveness against kidnapping.
No additional government actions, official statements beyond the Afenifere requests, or outcome details are included in the provided summaries.
