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March 22, 2026Open Access

Operational Challenges of Amotekun and Insecurity in Oyo and Ondo States

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AAA. AyodeleRSR. ShittuJEJ. K. Ekundayo

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Overview

Descriptive research highlights funding issues and recruitment flaws that limit Amotekun's effectiveness against insecurity in Oyo and Ondo states.

Key Points

  • This research examines the operational challenges faced by Amotekun in Oyo and Ondo states.
  • Descriptive research design with qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches
  • 820 respondents selected using purposive and strata sampling techniques
  • 770 questionnaires analyzed and 12 key informant and in-depth interview sessions conducted
  • Amotekun's effectiveness is hindered by weak inter-agency collaboration
  • Funding inadequacies and shortage of trained personnel were major challenges
  • Flaws in the recruitment process and legal framework limit operational capacity

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Ayodele et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf38f3c7b3c90b18b42d8ehttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19134011
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