Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says there is no going back on his administration’s decision to procure arms and ammunition for operatives of the state security outfit, Amotekun.

Akeredolu explained that the weapons, which would be backed by law, are to be used to fight those he termed as ‘marauders committing crimes against humanity.’

He stated that the incontestable authority of the state must be used against conflict entrepreneurs and armed non-state actors.

The governor spoke yesterday at the passing-out of newly recruited Amotekun operatives in Akure.

Akeredolu said the establishment of security outfits by sub-nationals was necessary and indispensable.

The governor decided last week to purchase arms for Amotekun operatives after a viral video showed approval granted to a similar outfit in Katsina State by the Federal Government.