Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has known as for extra troopers to curb the rising crime price in his state.
His request got here after the kidnapping of six college students of Apostolic Religion Faculty, three academics and a driver throughout an assault on the varsity bus en path to Eporo-Ekiti from Emure on Monday.
Two conventional rulers within the state have been additionally killed by suspected kidnappers.
Oyebanji, throughout his go to to the Chief of Protection Employees, Basic Christopher Musa, famous that the presence of troops would assist forestall future incidents.
This was acknowledged in an announcement on Thursday by the Director of Protection Data, Brigadier Basic Tukur Gusau.
The assertion learn partly: “The Governor of Ekiti State who was accompanied in the course of the go to by the Chief of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, and different high authorities officers recommended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for preserving Nigeria secure and indivisible.
“The scenario would have been worse with out the intervention and contributions of the AFN.
“The governor additionally briefed the CDS on the unlucky latest killings of conventional rulers within the state, whereas looking for elevated safety presence to avert additional occurrences.”
The Chief of Protection Employees, on his half, known as on the governor to contemplate deploying locals to enrich and help the safety forces in curbing the menace of crime within the state.
The CDS commiserated with the governor and warranted him of continued help to make sure the protection of all Nigerians.
“Musa additional emphasizes that the nation should have a complete database of tourists in and overseas. He mentioned this can assist the safety companies to observe and monitor the scenario in case of any violation.
“The CDS additionally appreciates the Governor for his help and dedication to the course of the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” the assertion mentioned.
