Ekiti strengthens border surveillance amid rising concerns in Kogi, Kwara

By Boye Oyeyemi

The Ekiti State Government has assured residents that the state remains safe despite rising security concerns in neighbouring states.

The Governor’s Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brig.-Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd.), gave the assurance in Ado-Ekiti during a quarterly security meeting with heads of security agencies and local government chairmen.

Ogundana said the government had intensified security measures in border communities and reiterated that Ekiti “remains the safest state in the country” due to its well-coordinated security architecture.

He commended residents for consistently providing intelligence to security agencies, noting that their cooperation had helped the state avert major threats.

The retired general also highlighted the deployment of security personnel across all entry points, stressing that surveillance operations in communities remain strong and effective.

“We’ve been witnessing some unusual activities in states bordering Ekiti, particularly Kogi and Kwara, and these incidents have raised concerns among our people. We briefed Mr. Governor, and he directed us to meet with all stakeholders. We have met with traditional rulers and other critical actors,” he said.

“Today, we are meeting with local government chairmen to listen to them, understand their security strategies, and jointly develop plans to ensure the safety of all local government areas, especially those close to these turbulent states.”

Ogundana urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements, adding that the state has “sufficient resources” to investigate and respond swiftly to credible intelligence.