The Ekiti State Government has urged residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear of harassment or intimidation, assuring that the government is in full control of the security situation in the state.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (retd.), made this assertion in Ado-Ekiti on Monday during the quarterly security meeting involving heads of security agencies, as well as chairmen of the 16 local government councils and 22 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs. He assured residents not to panic over reports of banditry in neighbouring states, stressing that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is fully on top of the security situation in Ekiti.
General Ogundana affirmed that Ekiti remains one of the safest states in the country, attributing this to proactive government strategies and the commitment of security agencies deployed across border communities.
He commended residents for their cooperation and for consistently providing intelligence that has helped security operatives tackle emerging threats effectively.
He reaffirmed that Ekiti’s borders are adequately protected through strengthened military, police, and intelligence presence, adding that the state’s surveillance network is “strong, coordinated, and capable of detecting suspicious activities.”
Speaking on recent reports of banditry in neighbouring states, the security adviser said the government had taken immediate steps in response, meeting with traditional rulers, community leaders, and other stakeholders to assess threats and fine-tune strategies.
“We have been observing some unusual activities around states bordering Ekiti, particularly Kogi and Kwara, and this has raised concerns among our people,” he said. “The governor directed us to meet with all stakeholders to review the situation and reassure our communities.”
He stated that the engagement with local government chairmen was aimed at strengthening local-level response mechanisms and ensuring a unified approach to community safety.
Ogundana urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or information to the nearest security agency, rather than attempting to assess its validity personally.
“We have sufficient resources to verify any information. What is happening in Kogi and Kwara is affecting farmers, herders, and entire communities. We don’t want such incidents spilling into our state, and that is why government is doing everything possible to keep Ekiti safe,” he added.