Ekiti Hails Residents Over Support For Security Agencies

Residents of Ekiti State have been commended for their commitment to making the state safe by providing the necessary intelligence that various security agencies require.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig-Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (Rtd.), who gave the commendation, said the action has made the state surmount all security challenges.
Ogunlana, who urged the people to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation, stated that the government is in complete control of the security situation in the state.

He stated this in Ado-Ekiti during the quarterly security meeting, which involved heads of security agencies, chairmen of the 16 local government councils, and 22 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).

Ogunlana urged the residents not to panic over reports of banditry activities in neighbouring states, stressing that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is on top of the security situation in the state.

He assured that Ekiti’s borders are well-secured, with a military and police presence in place to deter any incursion, adding that the state’s intelligence and surveillance network remains strong and well-coordinated.

General Ogundana affirmed that Ekiti State remains the safest state in the country, based on the various measures the government has implemented, especially at all border towns, to provide adequate safety for its residents.

“We have been having some unusual activities along the states bordering with Ekiti, particularly Kogi and Kwara states and these incidents have been sending unholy signals to the state to the extent that it is creating panic among the people and then we met with Mr Governor and he directed that we should meet with all the stakeholders, so we met with traditional rulers and other stakeholders.

“Today, we are meeting the local government chairmen to be able to listen to them and ascertain what their plans are, and so that we can work out plans on how to ensure that we have security in all our local governments, particularly the areas that are close to these turbulent states.’’