The governor, however, lamented over the recent killings of traditional rulers in the state, adding that the situation would have been worse without the intervention and contributions of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen Christopher Musa, has urged Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji to consider using the locals to complement and support security agencies in curbing the menace of criminality in the state.
The CDS made this known on Thursday when the governor visited him in his office, seeking for more security presence to tighten the security situation in the state.
The governor, however, lamented over the recent killings of traditional rulers in the state, adding that the situation would have been worse without the intervention and contributions of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
According to a statement signed by acting Director Defence Information, Tukur Gusau, Brigadier General, Governor Oyebanji was accompanied on the visit by the Senate leader, Senator Opayemi Bamidele and other government top functionaries commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for keeping Nigeria safe and indivisible.
The statement reads in part; "The Governor who was accompanied on the visit by the Senate leader, Senator Opayemi Bamidele and other government top functionaries commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria ( AFN) for keeping Nigeria safe and indivisible. According to him, the situation would have been worse without the intervention and contributions of the AFN.
"The Governor also briefed the CDS on the unfortunate recent killings of traditional rulers in the state, while seeking for more security presence to avert further occurrences.
"The CDS, General Christopher Musa commiserates with the governor and assured him of the AFN continuous support to ensure the safety of all Nigerians. He called on the State Governor to consider using the locals to complement and support security agencies in curbing the menace of criminality in the state.
"General Musa further harps on the need for the country to have a comprehensive data base of visitors in and out of the nation. This he said will help the security agencies to keep tab and monitor situations in case of any infringement.
"The CDS also appreciates the Governor for his support and commitment to the course of the AFN," the statement added.