The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, has announced the start of its 5th Batch Recruitment Exercise (BR05) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security across the state. The Agency was officially established on the 4th of March 2020 through a law passed by the Ondo State House of Assembly, with an amendment later made on the 13th of July 2022.
According to the Agency, its main objectives include gathering and analyzing security data to support operational work, as well as investigating and prosecuting suspects involved in criminal activities. It also works closely with similar security networks in Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Lagos States to combat kidnapping, terrorism, cattle-rustling, destruction of farms, human trafficking, cultism, highway robbery, sea piracy, oil bunkering, and other offences.
The Agency stated that another key objective is to protect lives and property and ensure that residents can travel through major roads, remote areas, forests, and waterways without fear.
The new recruitment exercise follows the approval of the State Government to bring in more regular officers into the Corps. The Agency explained that this step is part of the government’s commitment to improving safety across Ondo State. Interested applicants must either be indigenes of Ondo State or Yoruba persons who have lived in the state for at least ten years. They must present evidence such as Local Government of Origin, proof of payment of development levy for at least three years, and either a National Identity Card or a valid Voter’s Card.
Applicants are also expected to have paramilitary or security experience. The Agency listed additional desirable skills, including local hunting, mechanical or automobile engineering, building and construction, electrical and electronics engineering, plumbing and fittings, welding and fabrication, painting, tailoring, driving with trade test certification, and ICT skills such as web design and graphics design.
It also stated that candidates should be spiritually endowed. The minimum age requirement is 20 years, and applicants must have recent proof of physical and mental fitness from a government hospital.
To qualify, candidates must also show proof of good character endorsed by a Notary Public and the Chairman of a Local Government Traditional Council, or a Justice of the Peace. They must have lived in Ondo State for at least ten years and in their current address for not less than three years, with confirmation from a member of their Community Development Association.
The Agency announced that interested persons who meet all requirements should visit ossnamot.com from Monday 1st December 2025 to Monday 8th December 2025 to access the application form. Completed forms with all credentials, attestations, and supporting documents are to be submitted in a sealed envelope at the Command Headquarters, Behind Reuben Fasoranti Park, Alagbaka, Akure, addressed to the Corps Commander.
Submission closes on the 8th of December 2025. The Agency confirmed that shortlisted applicants will receive SMS notifications starting from the same date. It added that enquiries can be made at the Agency’s office or by calling 08079999989. The notice was signed by Muyideen Fabunmi for the Corps Commander.
