Adebayo Adenrele
The Ekiti State Police Command has banned all forms of demonstrations and illegal gatherings as the year gradually comes to an end.
The command, in a statement by its public relations officer, DSP Sunday Abutu, said adherence to the directive is expedient in order to sustain the peaceful atmosphere and ensure the safety of lives and property of Ekiti residents.
The statement continues, “The Command, under the leadership of CP Akinwale Kunle Adeniran,mni, is assuring everyone of adequate security during and after this Ember months period while seeking for more supports, collaboration and obidence to law and order.
“In view of this, the Command, in order to sustain the peaceful atmosphere and ensure the safety of lives and property of all and sundry, states that any form of unlawful gathering, demonstration or protest is unacceptable as intelligence report available has it that some unscrupulous individuals have planned to hide under this protest to hijack it and unleash mayhem and create apprehension in the State. Parents and Guardians are therefore implored to advise their wards to shun any act that is inimical to the peace and security of the State, as anyone who runs foul of this directive will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
“The Command has also placed a ban on the sales and use of fireworks, knockouts and firecrackers in the State, as these are capable of causing security threat, distractions, unnecessary apprehension and health related issues. The use of the various fireworks at times creates panic and confusion as it could be difficult to differentiate their sounds from the real gunshot sound.
“The Command therefore enjoins all residents to be Security conscious and to promptly report any untoward incident or observation that may be inimical to the peace, and security of Ekiti State to the nearest Police Station or Call 08062335577”.