The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday commenced the process of amending the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency Law 2019 to accommodate a section for Amotekun Corps.
The House took the first and second readings of the bill at plenary on Thursday.
The Amotekun Corps is to take charge of security in borders, forests, highways, nooks and crannies of the state to ensure protection against hoodlums, kidnappers, cattle rustlers, bandits etc.
The Corps can also collaborate with other security platforms in other neighbouring states to ensure strengthening of security network in Lagos and other south-west states, according to the state lawmakers.
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