The first citizen at the gateway state, Prince Dapo Abiodun on
Tuesday described the death of the State Commander of the Amotekun Corps, David Akinremi, as a great loss to the security architecture of the state.
The governor who expressed sadness over the untimely death of the commander in a condolence message described the deceased as a gallant officer, who contributed in no small measure to the peace and security currently being witnessed in the state.
According to the governor, the collaboration of the Amotekun Corps under his leadership with other security agencies has helped in riding the State of crimes and criminality.
Describing the incidence as a sad moment for the state, Mr governor noted that Commander Akinremi was instrumental to the peace and tranquility currently prevailing in Ogun State by riding criminality to barest minimum
Commiserating with the family and the rank and file of the Amotekun Corps, he promised that his government would do the needful in lessening the pain of his exit both on the family and the Amotekun Corps
Commander Akinremi, a retired Commissioner of Police, died on Monday, after an undisclosed ailment.
He was appointed as the Commander of the newly established Amotekun Corps in 2021 by Governor Abiodun.