21st January, 2023
By Olajide Idowu
Mr Amitolu Shittu, an ally of former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, on Friday announced his resignation as the first boss of Osun Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps.
Shittu who was appointed as the pioneer Director General and Field Commander of Amotekun by former Osun governor, Adegboyega Oyetola submitted his resignation letter to the office of the Secretary to the State Government on Friday.
His resignation was subsequently announced to the media in a statement by his spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu, issued on Friday in Osogbo, the state capital.
Though he did not indicate reason for his resignation, analysts said he may have decided to quit because of the takeover of governorship by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Shittu is also a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC and his appointment as the boss of Osun Amotekun was opposed by the PDP which was then in opposition when it was announced about two years ago
However, in his letter of resignation of Friday, Amitolu said he served Osun state courageously, impartially and diligently as the boss of Amotekun.
He said this was despite operational challenges thrown up by the enemy within the top hierarchy of the Corp due to military intrigues, vainglory and egoisticism.
“I never gave an excuse and I know posterity will be kind to our contributions, he added.
Shittu also thanked the Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, the state Chief Judge, Department of State Services, Nigeria Police, Journalists and members of the corps for their support.
“I, Comrade Amitolu Shittu, hereby tender my resignation as the Field Commander, Osun State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps today, Friday, 20th January 2023.
“I give thanks to God for giving me the strength to carry the responsibility of the agency from day one of my appointment as pioneer Director General and the first head of Amotekun in Osun.”
Shittu expressed gratitude to former governor Gboyega Oyetola for the confidence reposed in him and the unrestricted opportunity to contribute to the security of the state.
“Let it be on record that I served my state courageously, impartially and diligently, despite operational challenges thrown up by the enemy within the top hierarchy of the Corp due to military intrigues, vainglory and egoisticism.
“Let me appreciate the men and women of the Corps, they are the heartbeat of the Amotekun operations, they own the successes recorded and I will forever be grateful to the diligent officers and men of Amotekun Corps, I thank you all,” Shittu said.
(NAN)