Osun Amotekun Reveals How 30 LGs Got 750 Out Of 1000 Recruitment Slots

• Insists agency remains apolitical

Board Chairman of the Osun Amotekun Corps, AIG Wale Abbas (Rtd) has disclosed how 750 slots were distributed to the 30 local government areas of the state.

Abbas made the disclosure on Friday while addressing newsmen at the NYSC orientation camp, Ede, on malicious allegations levelled against the corps.

He said each local government of the state got 25 slots added that 250 remaining slots are for the agency to recruit special candidates.

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Blaze Newz gathered that the Osun Amotekun is currently holding its three weeks recruitment training at the Ede NYSc camp.

The corps board chairman, who insisted the security outfit is not a branch of any political party said it remains focus on delivering its mandate to residents of the state as enchrine in the Osun law that established the agency.

According to Abbas, “The recruitment exercise was open, transparent, and merit-based, with no consideration given to political affiliations. The process was designed to ensure that only the most qualified individuals were selected to serve in our esteemed organization.

“The 1,000 cadets who were invited to the camp underwent a rigorous selection process. They first submitted their application forms online, which were then reviewed for completeness and accuracy. Following that, we invited all applicants for further scrutiny, including submission of academic credentials and verification of results.

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“Only those who passed these stages were invited to undergo physical screening and fitness tests. It was only after passing these thorough assessments that the selected candidates were invited to report to the camp.”

Speaking on the video of a breastfeeding mother applicants that went viral on social media, Abbas said “One disturbing incident that has been highlighted in the video circulating online involves a woman who arrived at the camp with a breastfeeding infant.

“This is completely against the policy of paramilitary training, which does not permit individuals with health conditions or those caring for young children to remain in the camp.

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This situation further underscores the importance of maintaining strict standards to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations.”

On other applicants who alleged that they were wrongly disqualified from continuing the training, Abbas said ‘It is deeply unfortunate that these applicants, who were rightfully discharged due to health concerns, have chosen to spread false information about the Corps.

These actions are part of a deliberate campaign to damage the reputation of Osun Amotekun Corps and bring the organization into disrepute.

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“The video in question is not a reflection of the truth but a calculated effort to mislead the public and undermine the work that we do.”

He appeal to the public to disregard the baseless allegations and focus on the truth saying Osun Amotekun Corps is a reputable organization that remains dedicated to its mission of protecting and serving the people of Osun State.