The Oyo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps has strongly condemned the abduction of one of its operatives, Amo Saheed Ajibola, by suspected men of the Nigeria Police from Zone 11.
According to a statement by the Oyo State Commandant of the Amotekun Corps, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd.), the operative was lawfully deployed to a static patrol position covering General Gas, Akobo Ibadan, when he was abducted at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, while on official duty.
Olayanju faulted the manner of the abduction, stating that the agency has consistently maintained a cooperative relationship with other security agencies, including the Police, DSS, and NSCDC.
“We have always handed over suspected accused to relevant security agencies on request. That is the standard procedure being observed in our collaboration with the police and other sister agencies,” he said.
“If there were any investigation involving the officer, the appropriate step would have been to formally approach the Amotekun Headquarters, especially since Amo Saheed was on lawful duty at the time of his abduction.”
Olayanju described the police action as “Gestapo-style” and “uncivil”, adding that it could have resulted in violent resistance and fatality.
“There is the need for the police to be civil in their approach by being mindful that all suspects have a right to know their offences and their fundamental rights should be respected during arrest,” he said.
The Commandant noted that the police officers involved were not in uniform nor was the vehicle branded, raising concerns about the potential for impersonation.
The Amotekun Corps has not received any official correspondence regarding the abduction, and Olayanju advised the police to adopt a better approach in the future.
As at press time, there was no official word on the whereabouts of Amo Saheed Ajibola.