New security outfit to commence in Southwest - Fayemi

The governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has stated that Amotekun, a joint security outfit put together by governors of the Southwest, will commence on January 9.

In a new year message to the people of his State, Fayemi stated that the security outfit will be a compliment to other security agencies in the region.

"Ekiti is very active in this initiative which will go a long way in securing the people and protecting the state

“The fact remains, however, that criminality cannot be totally eradicated even as we are working meticulously at reducing it to the barest minimum in Ekiti State, and the evidence is there for all to see and acknowledge that we are making steady progress

”Since we are not an Island, we are working with neighbouring states to strengthen our security architecture.

“I have personally kept a close watch on the security situation within and around Ekiti State, and I can assure you that as a government, we are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the safety of lives and property in our dear State.

Ekiti remains one of the safest places to live, work and conduct business in Nigeria.

“Henceforth, I urge our community leaders or groups not to allow themselves to be used to spread fake or unsubstantiated news with a view to setting the residents against themselves or destabilising the peace of the state

”We must encourage our people to report any strange signal or incident, but we must resist the temptation to resort to self-help at any time,” he said.