Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has declared that the state would be too hot for criminal elements, assuring residents that his government would leave no stone unturned in ensuring the protection of lives and property across the state.
The Governor gave the assurance shortly after a meeting with the Commander of the 12 Brigade Lokoja, in charge of Kogi and Ekiti, Brigadier-General Kazeem Umar Sidi, in his office in Ado-Ekiti at the weekend, stressing that government is fully prepared to stamp out criminal elements and maintain peace, law and order in all parts of the state.
Governor Oyebanji urged residents not to entertain fears or panic, saying that he is working assiduously round the clock with security agencies to ensure their safety. He also cautioned those who are in the habit of raising false alarms and spreading fake news of fathom attacks to desist from the mischievous act.
While maintaining that Ekiti remains one of the safest states in the country and that every necessary measure is being put in place to sustain the peaceful atmosphere, the Governor said his administration would spare no cost to secure the people and spare no efforts to make the state uncomfortable for criminal elements.
The Governor expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and the security agencies for their sustained support and collaboration in maintaining peace and safeguarding lives and properties of citizens across the state. He assured that his government would continue to provide necessary support to ensure a safe and peaceful environment.
Governor Oyebanji said “This visit by the Brig.-Gen. to Ekiti State is to discuss security matters and its shows that the Federal Government is concerned about securing all of us in the country, we have compared notes and we have also agreed on steps to be taken to ensure everybody in the state is secured.
“My charge to Ekiti people is to put their minds at rest, this government will leave no stone unturned to ensure citizens are protected and this is a strong signal to all criminal elements in the state, this state will be too hot for them especially as we move toward elections in three weeks”, he added.
Yinka Oyebode
Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor
01-06-2026
