Oyo Assembly Proposes Reforms for Amotekun and Grazing Laws

The Oyo State House of Assembly convened on Tuesday to call for significant reforms aimed at strengthening the operations of the state security network agency, Amotekun, and improving the implementation of the 2019 anti-grazing law. This initiative follows a comprehensive post-legislative scrutiny of the laws, which was prompted by a resolution passed on April 17, 2025.

The House's ad hoc committee, chaired by Sanjo Onaolapo, conducted public hearings from November 19 to 21, 2025, engaging stakeholders including government ministries, security agencies, farmer groups, and civil society organizations. The committee's report acknowledged some success in reducing violent clashes between farmers and herders but identified several operational challenges affecting the laws' effectiveness.

Recommendations include establishing an independent complaint committee for Amotekun, enhancing personnel training, and improving logistics and welfare packages for operatives. The committee also proposed amendments to the Amotekun law to clarify recruitment and training standards and to strengthen accountability measures against political interference.