Oyebanji seeks more military formation in Ekiti community
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has ordered the deployment of additional military and police forces to the Eda Oniyo community to combat rising insecurity. The move follows the abduction of 15 church worshippers and aims to stabilize the border region.
Why it matters
The directive highlights the ongoing struggle with regional security and the push for state-level policing initiatives in Nigeria.
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has directed the establishment of additional military formations in the Eda Oniyo axis, in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state. The governor also ordered the speedy completion of the divisional police station currently under construction in Eda Oniyo as part of measures to strengthen security, safeguard lives and property, as well as prevent future security breaches in the border community. It would be recalled that gunmen stormed the community in April and abducted no fewer than 15 worshippers at a CAC church. They were released after 60 days in captivity. Oyebanji gave the directives on Tuesday while receiving a delegation from the Eda Oniyo community, led by the Eleda of Eda Oniyo, Oba Julius Awolola, on a thank-you visit to his office.
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