Osun Amotekun dismisses officer over gross misconduct

Osun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, has dismissed an officer, Awopeju Cornelious Sanjo, recognized by service quantity OSNA/2021/00018, for alleged gross misconduct in violation of public service rules.

The dismissal was introduced in an announcement issued on Tuesday by the corps’ Public Relations Officer, CSA Yusuf Idowu Abass.

The assertion disclosed that the dismissal adopted disciplinary proceedings performed on Monday, October 26, 2026.

According to the assertion, “the allegations against the officer were formally presented during the proceedings by the command’s Ambassador Provost, CSP Joshua Omogbehin (retd.).”

The assertion stated the officer acknowledged the allegations levelled towards him in the course of the disciplinary course of, after which the command determined to dismiss him from service in accordance with relevant rules.

“Following the disciplinary process, he was dismissed from service in accordance with the applicable regulations,” the assertion stated.

The command additionally directed the dismissed officer to give up all Amotekun uniforms, tools and different official supplies in his possession as a part of the disengagement course of.

Reacting to the event, the Corps Commander, Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, reaffirmed the command’s dedication to self-discipline, professionalism and accountability amongst personnel.

Omoyele warned that the corps wouldn’t tolerate acts of indiscipline, misconduct or behaviour able to damaging the popularity of the safety outfit.

According to the Commander, “all officers are expected to maintain high standards of conduct and perform their duties in line with the rules and regulations governing the organisation.”

He urged personnel to stay disciplined, vigilant and dedicated to their duties, warning that officers discovered responsible of gross misconduct would face applicable disciplinary measures.

The Commander additionally appealed to members of the general public to be aware of the dismissal, stressing that Awopeju Cornelious Sanjo was now not an operative of the Osun Amotekun Corps.

The assertion suggested members of the general public to not recognise or current Sanjo as a serving Amotekun officer, including that he now not had the authority or official standing to behave on behalf of the corps.

The Command reiterated its dedication to accountability, professionalism and the safety of lives and property throughout Osun State.

It additionally maintained that personnel have been anticipated to conduct themselves in accordance with the organisation’s guidelines and aims.