AMOTEKUN: Federal Govt Approves Recruitment Of Special Constables! An Acceptance Of "Operation Amotekun"

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Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to proceed with recruitment of special constables.

In a letter issued and signed by 'Nigpolice DRP Abuja' to all States' Commissioners of Police directed them to proceed with recruitment of special constables as a step forward to enhancing community policing policy nation wide.

According to the letter," Nigerian Police directs that you be informed that federal government has given approval for recruitment of special constables as a step forward to enhancing community policing policy nation wide".

"Stressing that Nigerian Police further directs all Commands, Commissioners of Police, Assistant Commissioners of Police, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in your respective commands to liase with Traditional Rulers, and community leaders in your respective areas to form screening committees that will screen volunteers".

Nigpolice DRP Abuja added, "volunteers who must be of good character, who will eventually be recruited as special constables and all those to be recommended must be residents in their respective communities and must also be between the age of 21-50 years old with willingness to serve the community".

"All Commands, Commissioners of Police, Assistant Commissioners of Police and DPOs are advised to study Police Act 49 and 50 for proper guidance and you are also directed to acknowledge receipt and continue to render updates on this very important directives and treat as very important please".

With subtle acceptance of 'Operation Amotekun' and in compliance with community policing policy, they were also directed that the volunteers for Western Nigerian Security Networks codenamed 'Operation Amotekun' be commissioned as constables after a short training on security information and intelligence gathering.

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