*Says: Our problems shouldn’t be viewed as Christian-Muslim conflict * Establishment of state police ‘ll curb insecurity *Explains why he supports traditional methods of securing our communities *Tasks S-West govs to provide sufficient resources for Amotekun
By Dapo Akinrefon
Chief Dipo Oyewole is the Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE. In this interview, he speaks, on State Police, how the selection process, operational guidelines, and administration of state police can be carefully regulated. He also speaks on alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, unity in Yoruba land, among other issues. Excerpts:
The recent rescue of school children and teachers of Orire local government area of Oyo State has renewed the debate over state policing. What is your position on state police?
To the glory of God, when Mr. President first introduced the idea of establishing state police, the Yoruba Council of Elders supported it. We drew from our understanding of how security was managed in the past and believed the idea was necessary. We looked beyond the political arguments surrounding it and focused on its long-term benefits.
