Ogun trains 430 vigilante officers to tackle kidnapping
By Olu AJAYI (Abeokuta) NIGERIA: NO fewer than 430 officers of the Vigilante Service of Ogun State (VSO) have been trained to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes in the society. The five-day special training programme, which was organised by the state security agency in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force, Ogun State Command […]
Amosun justifies establishment of vigilante service
By Olusola AJIBIKE (Abeokuta) NIGERIA: OGUN State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has given reason why his administration established Vigilante Service. The Governor said that the step was taken in order to strengthen crime prevention in the Gateway State. Amosun disclosed this at the closing ceremony of “Sensitization Course on Grassroots Operation” for Vigilante Service […]
We’re not established to compete with police, says VSO Commander
By Olusola AJIBIKE (Abeokuta) NIGERIA: FOR clarity purposes, the Vigilante Service (VSO) of Ogun State has given reason for its establishment by the government. The organisation said that the basic reason is to complement the roles of the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies towards effective war against criminals and crimes in the […]
Ogun assures residents of adequate security, charges VSO officials
By Femi SHODUNKE NIGERIA: THE government of Senator Ibikunle Amosun has restated its commitment in ensuring adequate safety of lives and property of residents of the state. The State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief Jide Ojuko, said that this would be done through the restructuring of the Vigilante Service of Ogun […]
