Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has called on the Nigeria Police authorities to deploy additional personnel in the state to further enhance security and address border criminal activities.
Oyebanji made the call on Thursday, when he received the new Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 17, Mr Ajani Omolabi, in his office in Ado-Ekiti.
He urged the police to intensify efforts at enhancing security in the state ahead of the election season.
He expressed concern over what he described as “inadequate security coverage in many rural areas of the state”.
The governor said the unhealthy development left residents vulnerable to criminal attacks.
He, therefore, appealed to the AIG not to deplete the current strength of the force in the state.
According to him, any reduction in the size of the police personnel would further weaken the already strained security apparatus.
He commended the leadership of the Ekiti command for displaying a high sense of professionalism in securing lives and property.
Oyebanji also said that the activities of the police had helped to reduce the spate of criminality in the state, as well as create a conducive environment for investors.
He assured the command that his administration would continue to support the force to guarantee adequate security of lives and property across the state.