Amotekun Sparks Outrage After Dismissing Six Pregnant Recruits Over ‘Health Concerns’

The Ogun State Command of the Amotekun Corps has dismissed six pregnant female recruits from its ongoing training programme after routine health screenings confirmed their condition.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Confirming the development on Thursday, the State Corps Commander, Brigadier General Alade Adedigba (retd.), said the decision was based on health and safety considerations for both the women and their unborn children.

Speaking to journalists at the training facility, Adedigba stressed that the programme involves strenuous physical activities that could endanger pregnant women, potentially resulting in miscarriages or other serious complications.

“Our training is physically rigorous and demanding,” he said. “We are deeply concerned that subjecting pregnant women to such stress could lead to pregnancy loss or long-term health issues for the mother and child.”

He acknowledged the enthusiasm and dedication of the affected recruits but emphasized that protecting their well-being must take precedence.

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

The training began on Sunday, July 6, and is expected to conclude on Friday, July 18.

Despite the dismissal, Adedigba assured the affected women that they are welcome to reapply after childbirth during subsequent recruitment exercises.

“We commend their willingness to serve and understand their passion,” he said. “But we must ensure that their health is not put at risk. They will be given the opportunity to return stronger and complete their training when the time is right.”

He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to professionalism, discipline, and the welfare of all personnel, while reiterating Amotekun’s core mission of protecting lives and property throughout Ogun State.