Brig. Gen. Joe Komolafe (retd.), Commander, Ekiti Amotekun Corps, said on Friday that security operatives had increased road patrol in the state and made essential security arrangements ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
Komolafe, who promised trouble-free Sallah celebrations in the state, said the state’s security agencies and vigilante groups were working together to keep the state safe.
In a statement, the commander of Amotekun said, “The Muslim faithful, as well as their friends and relatives, should go about their customary celebrations.” There is nothing to be afraid about. Our operatives have increased highway patrol to ensure the safety of the roads.
“Nobody should entertain fear, we will be on the highways and patrol the Eid grounds to see that we are close to the places and after the exercise, everybody can go home and enjoy the celebration. We are networking, we are having 24 hours patrol to ensure that Ekiti is safe.
“We will engage in stop and search of some suspicious people and movements. We are not going to do it alone, we are collaborating with other security agencies in the state including the vigilante groups,” he said.
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Although Komolafe declined comment on other security measures in place, saying such was not for public consumption, he harped on the need for alertness and security consciousness on the part of the residents.
The Amotekun commander said, “People should have the phone numbers of security agencies in their vicinity, not only those of Amotekun Corps, so that in case they notice suspicious actions or faces, they can quickly call and we will network to put the situation under control”.
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