Newly-appointed Director-General of Amotekun Corps in Osun State, Amitolu Shittu, has said that there is no cause for alarm about the fact that members of the security outfit will not be allowed to carry guns.
According to him, they are going to rely on what he calls ‘African science’, while ruling out charms.
In an interview with ‘Sunday Punch’, Amitolu says, “See, we have what is called African science. We don’t have charms. I don’t believe in it. Amotekun will rely on African science, not charm. I don’t believe in charm, but I believe in Africa science. Since creation, it has been with us. If you want to cut my head, I will simply tell you to hold it and you will obey. But if you refuse, you will fall down. Africa science will be applied, we don’t need a gun. Before the creation of police, we have hunters who were carrying arms to kill animals in the bush. In Ogun State several years ago, a policeman was shot by armed robbers. The hunters, who were invited, removed the bullets from the victims without using knife or blade. Without using any surgical tool, but with mere pronouncement, the bullet came out.
“No charm was used. They removed 21 bullets from the man. Our hunters can hide in the bush without anyone seeing them. African science is limitless in capacity. Just continue to support us in your own little way.”
Shittu stresses that Amotekun is not all about the Yoruba people. According to him, the agenda is to complement the efforts of security agencies in the country.
“Every nation has its own security architecture. No nation would want criminals to take over its space, so Amotekun is not a new thing. In the US, they strengthen their internal security with the help of Sheriff and other guards at the federal, state, and county levels. They also have the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force. Nothing is exaggerated about Amotekun. The Yoruba people see the need for it and they demanded that the outfit should be created. Nigeria is a multi-ethnic nation. That is why Amotekun won’t provide security for Yoruba people and leave others. It is for everyone residing within the region, regardless of your background, belief or religion. If this initiative will strengthen our security and provide support for security men, I don’t think having it is a misplaced priority. The enthusiasm shown by people is an indication that they want it and it is basically to help the police, the army and other security agencies that we have in place already. I am confident the initiative will surpass the expectations,” he explains.
