With kidnappings, bandit attacks and killings increasingly spreading across parts of the Southwest, particularly in border communities of neighbouring states, Ekiti has intensified efforts to safeguard lives and property, writes ABIODUN NEJO
Despite sharing borders with states that have become hotspots for bandit attacks, kidnappings and other violent crimes, Ekiti State has remained relatively peaceful, with residents largely going about their daily activities without fear across its communities.
The state, however, has not been entirely immune to criminal incursions. Isolated attacks in some border communities have continued to keep the government and security agencies alert.
One of the most disturbing incidents occurred on April 28 when armed bandits invaded a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area, a border community between Ekiti and Kwara states.
The assailants reportedly stormed an open-air crusade, shot the presiding pastor dead and abducted about 15 worshippers into a nearby forest.
