The Commander of Ekiti State Security Network, codenamed “Amotekun Corps”, Brig.Gen. Joe Komolafe (Rtd), has described Ekiti state as the lowest in crime rates, compared to other states of the federation, saying Ekiti State is the safest in the federation
Komolafe, while briefing newsmen in his office in Ado Ekiti, on the activities of his organisation in its two years of establishment, said his men have arrested not fewer than 243 suspects, ranging from kidnapping, robbery, burglary, cultism, rape, human trafficking, drug related offences and farmers/herders clashes among others.
Brig. Joe Komolafe Rtd said the concerted efforts of his men and government support had helped reduce criminal activities in Ekiti State.
The Corps Commander, who attributed the success story to the efforts put in place by the State’s Chief Security Officer, Dr Kayode Fayemi and other sister security networks in the state, said the crime rate has reduced to the barest minimum.
The Retired General who admitted that no society globally is completely free of crimes and criminals, said Ekiti residents should expose criminal elements in the society to rid it off crimes.
The Corps Commander mentioned some of the challenges faced to include: Absence of sophisticated weapons to combat the criminals, lack of adequate, correct and timely information and the failure of the people to make themselves available as witnesses in the trial of suspects.
He charged well-meaning Ekiti sons and daughters, home and in diaspora to invest more in the security network of the State as security is everybody’s business.
While appreciating some individuals and communities, that have reached out to the organization, he also appealed for more financial assistance to ease the burden on government.
Recall that Western Nigeria Security Network, Ekiti Command was inaugurated on 19th October,2020 as a domesticated agency to fight insecurity.
Written by:
Kolajo Bayo, Olofe, Nancy, CSA,Oye