BREAKING: Nigerian Government Declares ‘Operation Amotekun’ Illegal

The government, through the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, said that the group runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian laws.

The Nigerian Government has opposed the establishment of ‘Operation Amotekun’ by South-West states, branding it as an illegal institution.

The government, through the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, said that the group runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian laws.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo lauds Operation Amotekun

In its reaction to the Launch, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Nnia Nwodo said that the launching of Operation Amotekun by South West is commendable, particular with the pervasive ethnic colouration of the Nigeria Armed Forces.

Nwodo among other issues he raised in his reaction regretted that the Nigeria border was thrown open to foreigners that he said included recruited Boko Haram members; low morale support to soldiers fighting Boko Haram and the failing function of the judiciary and the media.