FG declares ÔÇØOperation AmotekunÔÇØ an illegal security outfit
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jan 15, 2020
The federal government has described the newly launched south-west security outfit codenamed: "AmotekunÔÇØ, as illegal.
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In a statement released today Attorney-general of the federation, Abubakar Malami says security remains the exclusive preserve of the federal government and the setting up of the paramilitary organisation called Amotekun is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law,ÔÇØ
He added that "The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) has established the army, navy and air force, including the police and other numerous paramilitary organisations for the purpose of the defence of Nigeria.
"As a consequence of this, no state government, whether singly or in a group has the legal right and competence to establish any form of organisation or agency for the defence of Nigeria or any of its constituent parts.
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