Police urge Ekiti youths to shun thuggery

The Ekiti State Police Command has urged young people in the state to reject political and digital thuggery, violence, cultism, cybercrime, and hate speech, warning that such actions could jeopardize their futures. This appeal comes as part of activities marking International Youth Day.

The command is organizing a three-day program from August 20 to 22, 2026, themed "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations." This initiative aims to enhance police-youth engagement and encourage young people to contribute positively to peace, security, and community development, aligning with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu.

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The Ekiti State Police Command joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2026 International Youth Day, under the theme, ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.’

The program will kick off with a youth awareness walkathon and include a tree-planting exercise. The events will culminate in the launch of a National Campaign Against Political and Digital Thuggery, featuring a police-youth dialogue, panel discussion, and a special lecture. These activities are designed to foster meaningful interaction on responsible citizenship, peaceful participation, digital responsibility, and crime prevention.

The command implored young people to channel their energy and talents toward productive pursuits such as education, entrepreneurship, innovation, and sports, rather than engaging in activities that undermine their future. The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Michael, reiterated the command's commitment to sustained engagement with youths and strengthening partnerships with stakeholders to promote peace and security within the state.

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The Command urges young people to reject political thuggery, violence, cultism, cybercrime, hate speech and other activities capable of jeopardising their future, and instead channel their energy and talents towards education, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive pursuits.