Ekiti, The Safest State In Nigeria Says Amotekun Commander

Others include rape, human trafficking, drug related offences and farmers / herders clashes.

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 of crimes.

While highlighting some of the achievements of the organisation, the Corps Commander however mentioned some of the challenges that are being 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 the 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 the Western Nigeria Security Network, Ekiti Command was inaugurated on 19th October, 2020 as a domesticated agency to fight insecurity.