The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned in strong terms the recent killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State.
The traditional rulers were Oba Samuel Olatunji, the Olumojo of Imojo-Ekiti and Oba David Ogunsakin, the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti in Ekiti State and the abduction of school pupils and teachers in Emure-Ekiti.
He, therefore, took immediate steps to address the security challenges in the region.
To ensure the swift restoration of peace and order, the IG ordered the immediate deployment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Abiodun Asabi to Zone 17 Akure, along with additional personnel and assets.
A statement by the Force Headquarters said the newly posted AIG was given the mandate to oversee a comprehensive and coordinated security response to bring an end to the unfortunate security incidents in Ekiti and parts of Ondo State and ensure proper coordination among security agencies for optimum effectiveness in tackling the security concerns within Ekiti State.
The IG expressed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Ekiti State, the families and loved ones of the deceased traditional rulers, whose lives were tragically cut short during these incidents.
It said preliminary investigations had led to the arrest of 13 suspects, who were currently assisting the police with the investigation process.
“The Inspector General of Police hereby reiterates the commitment of the NPF to ensuring that justice is served and those responsible for these heinous acts are brought to book while assuring the public that every necessary measure will be taken to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent a recurrence of such incidents,” it explained.
The statement added that, “Members of the public are urged to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative with the police and other security agencies, as we work to restore peace and security to the affected areas.”
Kingsley Nwezeh
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