*Amotekun Condemns ‘Gestapo-Style’ Arrest of Operative by Zone 11 Police in Ibadan*

The Oyo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps has strongly condemned what it described as a “Gestapo-style” abduction of one of its operatives, Amo Saheed Ajibola, by suspected men of the Nigeria Police from Zone 11, Amo Ajibola who was lawfully deployed to a static patrol position covering General Gas, Akobo Ibadan, was reportedly abducted at about 2000hrs (8p.m.) on Tuesday, 17 February , 2026, while on official duty.

Reacting to the incident, the Oyo State Commandant of the Amotekun Corps, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd.), faulted the manner in which the operative was abducted. He noted that the agency has consistently maintained a cooperative relationship with other sister security agencies which includes the Police, DSS, and the NSCDC, particularly in handling criminal cases involving own operatives. 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 stressed that 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. Therefore, the Gestapo approach of abducting Amo. Saheed Ajibola while on duty does not demonstrate civility.

“Consequently, there was no reason whatsoever to justifying the Gastapo like action of the police officers from Zone 11, Osogbo. There is the need for the police to be civil in their approach by being mindful that all suspects has a right to know their offences and their fundamental rights should be respected during arrest.”

It was observed that the Gastapo approach could have resulted in violent resistance which may lead into fatality. The police officers who abducted Amo Saheed on duty were not in police uniform nor branded police vehicle. Considering that anybody can claimed to be a police officer carrying sophisticated weapons and on mufti bearing in mind circumstances surrounding recent incidences of abduction in the metropolis.

The Commandant described the method adopted by men of Zone 11 as unbecoming and thus advised that better approach be adopted in the future in the interest of inter-agency cooperation and effective synergy.

As at press time, there has not being any official correspondence to Amotekun Headquarters on the abduction of Amo Saheed Ajibola.

E-signed:

*Col. Olayinka Olayanju* (rtd.)

State Commandant

Oyo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps.

February 19, 2026.