This study theorises and investigates how law students of Edo University Iyamho perceive the newly established Amotekun security (para-military) agency by the six south-west states of Nigerian to assist the police to fight criminality. Using a sample size of 64 law students of the University, the study is anchored on Penal Technique theory the study found out the police is perceived as ineffective in the performance of their functions and that Amotekun will significantly improve security by collaborating with the police and creating job opportunities was the most effective weapon to fight crimes. It also found the police efforts need to be complimented in curbing crime and media are not considered a very important tool in fighting crimes in Nigeria. The study recommends that the more security agency such as Amotekun should be created to assist the police in curbing criminality in Nigeria.