1. Intelligence Gathering & Security Analysis
We systematically gather, document, and analyze security information to produce actionable intelligence used for:
Preventing crime
Tracking criminal networks
Supporting tactical and strategic security operations
2. Protection of Lives, Property & Farmlands
Amotekun ensures citizens can live, work, and travel freely by:
Securing communities, markets, farms, and residential areas
Preventing destruction of farmlands, crops, and farm settlements
Protecting farmers and local communities from criminal attacks
Guarding agricultural assets from open grazing–related damage
3. Anti-Open Grazing Enforcement & Livestock Management Support
Under the Livestock & Anti-Open Grazing Law, the Corps is empowered to:
Prevent destruction of farms caused by open grazing
Stop clashes between herders and farmers
Regulate and support modern livestock farming practices
Manage environmental impacts of livestock movement and open grazing
Enforce policies that encourage healthy livestock production
Promote safe, controlled, and modern rearing methods
Ensure livestock owners obey all state livestock management regulations
This service helps maintain peace, food security, and agricultural stability across the state.
4. Crime Prevention, Surveillance & Rapid Response Patrols
Our officers carry out highly coordinated operations, including:
Day & night patrols across highways, forests, remote areas, and waterways
Surveillance of crime-prone zones
Prevention of kidnapping, robbery, cultism, cattle rustling, terrorism, and related offences
Quick response to distress calls and emergency incidents
5. Arrest, Investigation & Court Prosecution
Amotekun officers are legally empowered to:
Arrest offenders with or without a warrant where the law permits
Detain, search, and seize items connected to crimes
Profile, register, and investigate suspects
Execute court-issued warrants
Prosecute offenders directly in court in accordance with state laws
All enforcement is carried out within the framework of human rights and due process.
6. Disarmament & Weapons Recovery Operations
We undertake structured operations to:
Disarm unauthorized persons carrying weapons
Recover illegal arms and dangerous equipment
Reduce the circulation of deadly weapons in local communities
7. Rescue, Humanitarian & Emergency Support
Amotekun provides urgent support and assistance to:
Crime victims
Accident victims
Vulnerable individuals in danger
Communities experiencing distress
Our goal is to save lives and restore safety as quickly as possible.
8. Joint Operations & Inter-Agency Collaboration
The Corps maintains strong partnerships with:
Nigeria Police Force
NSCDC
DSS
Federal security agencies
Sister Amotekun agencies in Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo
We share intelligence, conduct joint patrols, and support major security interventions statewide.
9. Community Engagement & Local Intelligence Partnership
We work closely with:
Traditional rulers
Community leaders
Farmers & herders
Hunters and forest guards
Youth and civil organizations
This collaboration strengthens local intelligence networks and enhances early-warning systems.
10. Enforcement of Government Security Directives
Amotekun carries out security missions and operations assigned by:
The Governor of Ondo State
Security Council
Agency Command
These missions ensure peace, order, and the protection of citizens and state resources.