Osun Amotekun commander resigns, alleges conspiracy

• Published date: 20 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The field commander of Osun Security Network codenamed Amotekun Comrade Amitolu Shittu appointed by former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has resigned.

Shittu was appointed on April 24, 2021. His letter reads: 'I, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, hereby tender my resignation as the Field Commander, Osun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps today, Friday, 20th January 2023.

'As a man of conscience and the eternal grace of Almighty Allah, I give thanks to God for giving me the strength to carry the responsibility of the agency from day one of my appointment as pioneer Director General and the first head of Amotekun in Osun State.

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