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  • Ekiti State government and security agencies have assured residents that schools and communities are safe.
  • This assurance comes amid growing security concerns in other parts of Nigeria.
  • Officials urged residents to support security efforts and avoid spreading unverified information.

Ekiti State authorities have issued a strong reassurance to residents, particularly parents, guardians, teachers, and students, that schools and communities across the state remain safe. This statement comes at a time when security concerns are escalating in various regions of Nigeria.

The government and citizens must continue to work together to preserve the peace we currently enjoy in the State.

· Ebenezer OgundanaSpecial Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Security Matters emphasizing community cooperation.

Brig Gen Ebenezer Ogundana (retd), the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, affirmed the government's unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and bolstering security measures throughout Ekiti State. He described the state as one of the safest in Nigeria and encouraged citizens to actively participate in preserving the current peaceful atmosphere.

Security is a collective responsibility.

· Michael FaladeEkiti State Commissioner of Police on the importance of collaboration for security.

Speaking at a strategic meeting with school administrators in Ado Ekiti, the state Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) for Ekiti State, Mrs Nka Obi-Bisong, highlighted the proactive measures consistently taken by the government and security agencies to safeguard lives and property. They emphasized that security is a shared responsibility, calling for enhanced collaboration among school administrators, community leaders, and the general public.

The government and citizens must continue to work together to preserve the peace we currently enjoy in the State.

· Ebenezer OgundanaSpecial Adviser to the Ekiti State Governor on Security Matters emphasizing community cooperation.

Ogundana also cautioned against the dissemination of unverified information and the creation of false alarms, warning that rumors could incite unnecessary panic and disturb public order. The DSS Director, Obi-Bisong, further advised schools and communities to reinforce physical security by installing fences, adequate lighting, clearing surrounding vegetation, and deploying surveillance cameras where feasible. The police chief assured stakeholders that security agencies are actively implementing strategies to further enhance safety across the state.

Security is a collective responsibility.

· Michael FaladeEkiti State Commissioner of Police on the importance of collaboration for security.
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