…Says federal police can’t pretend to be State Police

…Insists S-West govs failed on Amotekun

…Intelligence failed in tackling insecurity in North

…Explains why Makinde erred in calling for Oriire abduction probe

…Insists all faiths are victims of terrorism

By Dapo Akinrefon

Chief Ademola Folarin, a lawyer, is the General Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere.

Mr Folarin, who is the Agbaakin Maiyegun of Ibadanland, in this interview, speaks on state police but takes a swipe at governors for not doing enough to tackle insecurity.

He also explains why the Western security network, Amotekun, failed to live up to expectations in the South West.

The Afenifere chieftain also faults Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for calling on United Nations to probe the recent abduction in Oriire.

On the alleged persecution of Christians insists that all faiths are victims of terrorism. Excerpts:

Let’s start with State Police. There have been issues around State Police. Most Nigerians believe we are ripe for State Police. While the President has also given his consent and the House of Assembly has passed the bill. What are your thoughts on State Police? Do you think it will address or reduce insecurity?
I don’t think the issue of State Police is open to debate. Afenifere has been at the forefront of a clamour for State Police. We have been championing it for decades. The President didn’t just decide to do State Police. It was part of the pressure that Afenifere put on him. Yes, because when we met him in March 2024, State Police was one of the things we demanded. Since then, we have not stopped demanding it. I say it’s not open to debate. Has anybody criticised the President for creating more…