The Ondo State High Court in Akure has dismissed claims of damages by three officers of the Ondo State Security Network (Amotekun Corps) against the agency, affirming the agency’s powers to discipline and punish erring officers.
The court, however, faulted the agency for declaring the officers wanted for evading arrest.
The officers – Abu Taiwo, Akinsipe Victor, and Ekujuni Julius – were accused of “mutiny, conspiracy and incitement ”against the state.
The trio had undertaken a protest against the agency, demanding proper employment documentation for staff members and an adequate welfare package, as provided by other similar agencies in the South-west.
The management of Amotekun responded with allegations of misconduct against the officers and demanded their arrest, but the officers went into hiding and sought the protection of the court.
