Ondo State Govenor, Rotimi Akeredolu has actually explained that Amotekun Corps was developed to assist major security units.

Akeredolu debunked insinuations that the South-West local outfit was a rival to government companies.

He made the explanation on Thursday while receiving Dayo Oni, the new Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Ondo.

The governors said Amotekun personnel recognized with regional terrain and might help NIS and others in possible locations.

“We understand your tasks as immigration service. We do appreciate what you do. Amotekun is a child of necessity and has actually pertained to stay. The state is better for it.

“Work with Amotekun. It is not developed to equal you. Work with them. Amotekun can help you”, NAN quoted him saying.

Responding, Oni applauded Akeredolu for his efforts towards tackling security obstacles and formation of the attire.

The main looked for the help of the state federal government for operational vehicles for NIS.