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4 days ago
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has begun emergency responders' training for operatives of the Nigeria Police
9 Aug
For years, the Owo-Benin Road has become a nightmare for travellers, with the journey through the over two-hour route mostly fraught with fear and uncertainty.
4 Jun
Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, has launched ‘Operation Safe Ground’ across various parts of the state to prevent the activities of criminals in the state.
14 May
A 17-year-old boy, Sunday Adegbulu, who allegedly specialised in vandalising and stealing electric installations, has escaped electrocution in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while attempting to steal an armoured cable from a transformer.
11 Apr
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps have arrested 45 suspected criminals across the 18 Local Council areas of the state.
27 Mar
There operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, have been dismissed from the security formation for involvement in unprofessional conduct while on duty.
22 Mar
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, has foiled the plot by a seven-man gang of suspected criminals to rob three banks in the state during the week.
13 Mar
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, said the state had uncovered plans to kidnap school children and disrupt farm activities in the state.
13 Feb
The Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, yesterday, expressed concern over the influx of criminals, particularly kidnappers, into the state in the past few weeks.
25 Jan
... Urges Southwest lawmakers to prioritise region's security above 'motorcycle' empowerment. ... Says escalating situation might affect food security A lawyer, Ifeoluwa Fasoranti, has called on the Federal Government to emulate the successful security strategy employed by the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, in the Southwest region in the wake…
22 Jan
A lawyer, Ifeoluwa Fasoranti, at the weekend, urged the Federal Government to emulate the successful security strategy employed by the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, in the Southwest region in the wake of insecurity in the country.
9 Jan
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested a 21-year-old ex-convict for alleged involvement in drug peddling and armed robbery.

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