Governor Makinde announced the approval during the monthly security meeting with chairmen of local governments, heads of security agencies, traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the state.
The governor said recruiting new corps would enhance Amotekun’s performance and further deepen the security architecture of the state.
He said the meeting was part of his administration’s efforts to enhance security of lives and property in the state and to get the situation report from various quarters on security as well as to dialogue on what to do as stakeholders and fine tune necessary steps.