By JOY AKINSANYA

The Ogun State Security Network Agency, also known as Ogun Amotekun Corps, has commenced the recruitment of 1,000 additional personnel, to strengthen community-based security operations across the state.

The Corps Commander, retired Brig.-Gen. Alade Adedigba, made this known on Monday in a statement issued to newsmen in Abeokuta on Monday.

Adedigbe said that the recruitment, which would take place from Feb. 26 to March 13, followed the approval of Gov. Dapo Abiodun, as a deliberate effort to reinforce community-based security operations across the state.

He added that the exercise was also part of efforts to consolidate the gains in crime prevention, rapid response operations and intelligence-driven policing at the grassroots.

“This recruitment initiative underscores the deliberate strategic security vision of the state government aimed at consolidating the gains recorded in crime prevention, rapid response operations, and intelligence-driven policing at the grassroots,” he said.

Adedigbe recalled that about 1,300 operatives were recruited in 2025, adding that the new intake would further boost the operational capacity of the corps across the 20 local government areas.

According to him, the additional personnel will be deployed to rural communities, border corridors and other vulnerable areas requiring enhanced surveillance and rapid intervention.

“This is in line with the agency’s main focus on building a disciplined, professional, and community-oriented security outfit that complements other security agencies in maintaining peace and public order.

“Interested candidates should apply, free of charge, through the official website: https://ogunstateamotekun.com.ng from Feb. 26 to March 13,” he said.

The corps commander, however, urged applicants to carefully review the eligibility criteria, required documents and physical standards before submitting their applications.

He added that screening of shortlisted candidates would hold from March 23 to April 8.

Adedigbe said that the recruitment process was merit-based, transparent and free, warning members of the public against dealing with fraudsters or anyone demanding payment in connection with the exercise.

“For further enquiries, applicants should visit the official website or contact the helplines: 09016848812, 09155434770 and 07071099133,” he said. (NAN)