The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations(NIPR), Ekiti State Chapter has described the recent murder of two Traditional Rulers in the State, the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Samuel Olatunji, and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Oba Babatunde Ogunsakin by yet to be identified gunmen as callous and unfortunate.
The heinous incident happened on Monday when the monarchs were returning to their various destinations after a security meeting elsewhere, Just as the pupils and staff of the Apostolic Nursery and Primary School, Emure-Ekiti were also abducted on their way home same day after school hours.
In a statement co-signed by the Chairman, Mr. Anthony Adesua and the Public Relations Executive of the Institute in the State, Mr. Ayodele Abere, noted that the two ugly incidents were targeted at destabilising the peace which Ekiti State and its people have been enjoying for long.
While commiserating with the State government, immediate families of the slain monarchs and Ekiti people in general, the statement urged that the security architecture of the state be strengthened to contain recurrence of such occurrences in the state.
The statement further enjoined the leadership of every community and towns in the State to ensure that the local hunters and vigilantes in their domains are well equipped and trained to combat kidnapping and banditry.
While praying for the safe rescue of the abducted staff and school children, the statement further urged the security agencies to live up to their responsibilities.
