In view of the recent ugly incidents in Ekiti State, particularly in Ado-Ekiti metropolis, where hoodlums suspected to be secret cult members fatally shot at innocent citizens and gunmen killed POS operators, the Ekiti State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that necessary security measures have been put in place to ensure the arrest of the syndicate perpetrating this dastard act and to forestall further occurrence.
A statement by the Police PRO in the state, Sunday Abutu says the State Commissioner of Police, CP Akinwale Adeniran, mni, has ordered massive deployment of operatives from the tactical and intelligence units across the state especially in Ado-Ekiti, in collaboration with other security agencies, including the local security outfits.
This is to ensure maximum protection of lives and properties of all good citizens and the arrest of all criminal elements.
The Command enjoins everyone to remain calm, law abiding and go about their lawful businesses without any form of apprehension.
Citizens are hereby warned against any act that could further heighten the current situation as those found causing breach of peace will be made to face the wrath of the law.
The Command implores everyone to be security conscious, vigilant and assist the Police and other security agents with credible and timely information that could aid in apprehending the criminally minded persons in the society.
In the meantime, Ekiti State Police Command has dispelled the rumour of a curfew in the State.
In a chat with some newsmen, Public Relations Officer of the Command, Sunday Abutu, said that there was no iota of truth in the rumour being peddled.
He urged citizens to go about their normal businesses and give credible information to security agencies to curb insecurity.
