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AMOTEKUN: BSC, HIV Test, Others Required To Join The Corps | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Feb 12, 2021

The Ogun State Government self made security outfit, Amotekun corps, has begun registration for new entrants.

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However, Interested applicants are to meet some requirements to be qualified for the job.

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According to the information released on the state job portal, a BSc degree or its equivalent is required for those applying for the ranks of AMT Asst. Commander of Corps, AMT Asst. Supt. of Corps and AMT Supt. of Corps.

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Those applying as AMT Field Corps (Operatives) must be Primary Leaving Certificate holders or local vigilantes, hunters and others with the ability to read and write.

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NCE, ND or similar qualifications are required to be AMT Inspector of Corps.

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Aside from academic qualifications, applicants for the rank of AMT Asst. Supt. of Corps should preferably be ex-servicemen with the minimum rank of full Lieutenant in the Army and/or its equivalent in other security agencies.

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AMT Supt. of Corps are required to be ex-servicemen with minimum rank of Captain in the Army and/or its equivalent in other Security Agencies.

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Likewise, AMT Asst. Commander of Corps must be an Ex-Servicemen with the minimum rank of Chief Superintendent of Police and its equivalent in the Military and other Security services.

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It was said that applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 50 (Except for hunters).

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Applicants must pass an Oral Board Interview and must have valid birth certificates or declaration of age.

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An Ogun Amotekun corps officer must be physically fit and must not have any form of physical deformity.

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As a result, there will be medical examination - HIV test, TB test, Blood test, X-ray and other necessary tests.

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Also required are letters of recommendation from two guarantors, one traditional ruler or a notable person from the applicant's community as well as an attestation by the applicant's Local Government (Acting) Chairman or Secretary.

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Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 50 (Except for hunters), while application closes on Friday, February 19.

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