Following the recent order made by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo State Security Network Agency often referred to as ‘Amotekun Corps,‘ have announced August 1, 2022, as the deadline which was been set by the outfit for some public institutions to install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in their facilities.
According to the corps, the ultimatum was issued as part of its determination to crack down on acts of terrorism and other criminal activities in the state.
Africa Today News, New York reports that there have been strong calls for the beefing up of the security in the region following a recent attack on a Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.
The state commander of Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye gave this indication in a press statement issued in Akure, Ondo State capital on Wednesday.
Adeleye insisted that the purpose of installing the CCTV cameras was to aid security forces in tracking criminals who have been terrorising the state for a while.
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He said that by providing real-time videos of criminal activity, the action was in keeping with international best practices in intelligence operations.
Africa Today News, New York had over the weekend reported that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu appended his signature to an executive order requiring the installation of CCTV in all public and private organizations.
‘Penalties for non-compliance, failure of any of the concerned operators/owners to comply with this directive will attract sanctions.
‘The premises shall be closed down indefinitely and the owners shall be prosecuted.’
Africa Today News, New York reports that many Nigerian have continued to raise calls for the beefing up of the security architecture in the country.