The Commissioner of Police in Ekiti State, Tunde Mobayo, has deployed more officers in strategic locations in the state ahead of the “democracy day celebration”.
He also assured the people of Ekiti State of adequate security to ensure a hitch-free Democracy Day celebration across the state.
Mobayo, who said there is no restriction of lawful movement across Ekiti State on June 12, implored “everyone to go about their lawful businesses without any form of apprehension while in the mood of celebration”.
In a statement obtained on Saturday by our correspondent, the Ekiti Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, said, “The commissioner has ordered the deployment of additional operatives to complement the existing ones in all strategic points in the state.”
Abutu stated that the CP advised people of the state “to shy away from any act that could jeopardise the efforts of the security operatives in ensuring the safety of lives and properties of the citizens, as well as a peaceful atmosphere in our society as anyone found wanting, will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
“Members of the public are enjoined to report any untoward incident or happening observed in their locality to the nearest Police Station or call 08062335577.”
