Amotekun Dismisses Six Pregnant Recruits In Ogun, Cites Health Concerns

The Ogun State command of the Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun, has dismissed six pregnant women from its training programme after routine screening revealed their condition.

The State Corps Commander, Brigadier General Alade Adedigba (retd.), confirmed the dismissal on Thursday, citing health and safety concerns for the affected recruits as the primary reason for the agency’s decision.

Addressing newsmen at the training camp, Adedigba explained that the training regimen is physically intense and could pose serious risks to pregnant women, including the possibility of miscarriage or other health complications.

“The training we provide here is intense, rigorous and demanding, and we are concerned that the physical demands may pose risks such as threatening the pregnancies or causing avoidable deformities,” he said.

Adegigba noted that although the agency values the zeal and willingness of the affected women to serve, the safety of both mother and child remains paramount.

According to Amotekun, the decision followed a routine pregnancy test conducted on the 125 female recruits currently undergoing a three-week training programme at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Sagamu.

Naijaonpoint understands that the training commenced on Sunday, July 6 and is scheduled to end on Friday, July 18.

Despite their dismissal, Adedigba assured the affected women that they would be welcomed back into the corps after childbirth if they reapply during the next recruitment cycle.

He said, “We appreciate their willingness to step forward and join our ranks; however, we must also ensure their health and the health of their children are not compromised.

“As they prepare for their new journeys into motherhood, we assure them that their commitment to serve is commendable, and they will have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations in our future recruitment process, when they return stronger after delivery.”

The commander reiterated that the agency remains committed to upholding discipline, professionalism, and the well-being of its personnel while working to protect lives and property across the state.