The Director-General of the Amotekun Corps in Osun State, Amitolu Shittu, had said what the security outfit had was more sophisticated than the guns and ammunition that the Police are using.
The DG disclosed this on Saturday in an interview with Bola Bamigbola. He stated that the corps is not meant for Yoruba people alone, but everyone living in the Southwest, whether Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba.
He lamented that the coronavirus had affected the operation of Amotekun in the region and posited that it could be the Third World War.
He then enjoined the people to corporate with the government in fighting the pandemic.
He said hunger was not peculiar to Nigeria alone. That because there was hunger in the United Kingdom, that was why it was added to the dictionary. Thus, “A crime-free mind won’t steal because of what he would eat only.” Shittu said.
He accused people who feed on criminality are mainly the ones who opposed the establishment of the Amotekun.
He said “the reality is that some people who feed fat on criminality are behind the attack on Amotekun initiative. When you introduce corruption to any system, you have already killed that system.”
He responded to criticism about the folly of security outfit that is not allowed to carry arms, “The police and other conventional security outfits are saddled with the responsibility of carrying arms. But let me be frank with you, what Amotekun has is more potent and sophisticated than the gun. Without guns and ammunition, we can police successfully.
“We have “African science” to protect our people. We don’t need gun. It is not all the time that you need a gun to provide security.
“At times you will shoot, and you will be surprised that it would not have effect. You may use firearm on some people and it won’t have any impact on them.
“Long before now, we have been policing our community in this part of the world without using firearm. Nobody should dare us. We are far ahead.”
When he was further asked about the inclusion of charm in the operation of the security outfit, he responded that Amotekun will use methods that are based on “African Science.”
“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 charms. 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.” Shittu added.
He also promised to resign his position if Amotekun collected bribe. He said Amotekun is institutionalized in a way that members cannot engage in bribery. He added that “African Science” will take charge of any member that collected bribe.
“None of our operatives will receive a bribe from anyone. If you offer our corps money, they will never take it. The day that Amotekun personnel start collecting bribe, I will resign. Our operatives know the implications of going against our directive. African science will take care of that concern.”
He then urged members of the Nigerian public to believe in the security outfit and that the operative will not let the people down.
