Gani Adams criticises Amotekun and calls for state police
Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has raised concerns about the politicisation of the Amotekun Corps in the South-West. He stated that insecurity in Nigeria has turned into a business venture and warned that government efforts alone are not enough to address the growing threats. Gani Adams urged the Federal Government to approve the creation of state police, arguing that decentralised policing would help reduce insecurity. He also highlighted the need for collaboration between state and local governments and criticised the recruitment process into Amotekun.
What we know
- Gani Adams claims that the Amotekun Corps has become highly politicised, especially in its recruitment process.
- He believes insecurity in Nigeria has become a business, with some state actors using security outfits to reward political followers.
- Gani Adams has written to South-West governors multiple times, urging collaboration to tackle insecurity, but has received little response.
- He revealed that about seven monarchs have been killed in the South-West and Yoruba-speaking areas of Kwara State.
- Gani Adams insists that establishing state police and improving community-based intelligence are key to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.
