From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups Against Corruption in Nigeria (CCSOAC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, demanding an investigation into the alleged extortion and abuse of power by the Amotekun leadership in Osun State.
The petition, signed by the Chairman of CCSOAC, Ayodeji Ologun, and the Secretary, Chimezie Anyadike, a copy of which was made Sunday Sun, accused Amotekun of brazen misconduct, intimidation, and outright abuse of power.
It reads in part: “While Amotekun’s mandate is strictly limited to intelligence gathering and supporting federal security agencies, its operatives in Osun State have recklessly exceeded their powers, transforming into a rogue militia that illegally arrests, detains, and extorts innocent citizens. This is a clear violation of Nigeria’s security framework and an affront to the Nigeria Police Force’s constitutional authority.
“On June 24, 2025, at approximately 8:45 PM, operatives of Amotekun, in collusion with OTRAN, forcibly extorted ₦6,700 from one Toyeeb Bisi Oladejo, coercing him to pay into the account of Omolara Bunmi Ogundeji. When Olaore Taiwo, a concerned citizen, exposed this criminal act on social media (Facebook), Amotekun operatives responded with violent retribution.
“On June 25, 2025, armed Amotekun officers stormed Olaore Taiwo’s residence, firing gunshots indiscriminately, terrorizing the community, and abducting him in a Gestapo-style operation. He was only released after the Nigeria Police Force intervened, underscoring Amotekun’s lawlessness.
“A visit to Amotekun’s detention facilities in Osogbo reveals a horrifying reality: innocent citizens are being held unlawfully over petty civil disputes, loan recoveries, and personal grievances—matters far beyond Amotekun’s jurisdiction. This is not security; this is state-sponsored oppression.”
The group demanded a full-scale investigation into Amotekun’s extortion, illegal arrests, and use of excessive force, with disciplinary measures against all culpable officers.
It further demanded immediate dismantling of all illegal detention centres operated by Amotekun in Osun State and unconditional release of all illegally detained persons, with proper handover to the Nigeria Police where prosecution is constitutionally authorised.