….Stresses vigilance

Ekiti State Government has said that the recent advisory issued by the State Command of the Police was not to scare residents and visitors but to increase vigilance to forestall criminal activities that are inimical to the prevailing relative peace in the State.

The Ekiti state police command had reportedly alerted residents of the state of planned attack on motorcyclists and passengers by suspected hoodlums citing credible intelligence which uncovered the plot by some armed hoodlums to attack people especially at night.

The State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, assured residents of the State of the safety of their lives and property.

Rt. Hon. Olatunbosun stressed that Ekiti State remains a no-go area for criminals, adding that hoodlums have no hiding place in the State.

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Highlighting proactive strategies of the State Government for crime prevention to include multi-agency partnerships, intelligence-led policing, problem-solving approaches, and community involvement, Olatunbosun stated that the robust synergy of all the security agencies contributed immensely to the relative peace and tranquility the State is enjoying.

The Commissioner assured that Government would continue to effectively deploy all available security apparatus and work with relevant security agencies to guarantee a safe environment for the residents.

Urging people in the State to go about their lawful businesses without fear of intimidation, Olatunbosun emphasized the need for citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or movement to relevant security agencies.