Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has assured residents of improved safety following a deadly attack on a church in Eda Oniyo Ekiti. Gunmen invaded the church during a service on Tuesday evening, killing the presiding pastor and abducting 16 members. The governor made the pledge during a visit to the community on Sunday, represented by his deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye. He said his administration is responding swiftly and seriously to security threats through collaboration with security agencies.
Oyebanji emphasized that Ekiti will not become a haven for terrorists or criminals. He urged Christians in the area to comply with the suspension of vigilante programmes until the situation is resolved, describing it as part of broader security measures. The governor also stressed the need to tackle cross-border banditry and criminality threatening the populace. Dr Ajayi, a community leader, called on the government to complete the local police post and establish a military presence at the border.
The Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Mr Folorunso Olabode, praised the state government for prioritizing citizen safety and showing commitment to resolving the security crisis in the town.
Biodun Oyebanji promises security while the same community he visited days earlier had already suffered a fatal attack with 16 abducted. His call for compliance with suspended vigils comes after the violence, not before. Named officials describe ongoing threats and incomplete security infrastructure, yet the government only responded after lives were lost. This sequence reveals a reactive stance despite claims of preparedness.
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