…Says assembly will sustain legislations to frustrate criminals
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye has commended the State Police command for efforts to rid the state of criminals and douse the recent tension in the state.
The state command had on Wednesday paraded more than 20 arrested suspects over the recent killing of POS operators, armed robbery, abductions and cult related activities among others in the state.
The criminal activities got to a peak last week when residents of Ado Ekiti observed a self imposed and rumour induced curfew triggered by the killing of a popular POS operator and other victims in broad day light within a space of 12 hours.
Rt. Hon. Aribasoye saluted the prompt action of the police and the impressive result generated afterwards adding that it was imperative to commend security agencies when they do well and upbraid them when they go wrong.
The Speaker disclosed that lawmakers in the state held lots of discussions and took relevant steps in the wake of the development adding that Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s immediate call for prompt action by security agencies highlighted his responsive and passionate approach to the people’s welfare.
“Last week was a bit tense in the state , and we lawmakers were worried about the killings witnessed in the state. Security issues are not publicly discussed but we swung into action within our capacity. The Governor was very prompt on this, he immediately directed all security agencies to do the needful while assuring citizens and investors of safety” Aribasoye noted.
He reiterated that the welfare and security of the masses remain the primary essence and objective of government noting that the Ekiti State House of Assembly would continue to promote and update legislations in order to protect the lives and property of citizens.
“On our Part, we shall continue to support and enhance the safety and security of Ekiti citizens with relevant legislation and amendment of laws where necessary. We will choke criminals with the instrumentality of purposeful lawmaking” The Speaker assured.
Aribasoye called on residents of Ekiti state to always assist government and security agencies with helpful information to aid crime fighting as he called on youths in the state to endeavor to be meaningfully engaged and shun all vices and criminal tendencies.
Babajide Agbeyo
Special Adviser (Media) to the Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly.