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The Federal Government and South-west governors have reached an agreement on Amotekun, a controversial security outfit established by the governors to tackle banditry in their region.

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The Federal Government and South-west governors have reached an agreement on Amotekun, a controversial security outfit established by the governors to tackle banditry in their region.
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The agreement was reached at a meeting in Abuja on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
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The media aide to the Vice-President, Laolu Akande, announced this via his verified Twitter handle after the meeting between the governors and the Vice President.
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He tweeted, “News Flash: FG, Southwest Governors agree on Amotekun.”
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Although Akande did not disclose the details of the agreement reached, Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu told State House Correspondents that they agreed to draw up a legal framework for Amotekun at the meeting.
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According to TheCable, the governor said the legal framework will help resolve all “burning issues” surrounding the security network.
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Meanwhile, human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has also enjoined the governors to enact laws on Amotekun.
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