Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade.

The Ekiti State Police Command has urged youths in the state to shun political and digital thuggery, violence, cultism, cybercrime and hate speech, warning that such activities could jeopardise their future.

The command made the call in a statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, on Wednesday, as part of activities marking the 2026 International Youth Day.

The celebration, with the theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” is aimed at strengthening police-youth engagement and encouraging young people to contribute positively to peace, security and community development.

According to the command, the three-day programme, scheduled for August 20 to 22, 2026, is being organised in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji 2 Disu.