ERUKU, Kwara State – The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, CP Adekimi Ojo, conducted an on-the-spot assessment in Eruku community, Ekiti Local Government Area, on Wednesday following reports of a recent security incident that has unsettled the area.
The high-level security delegation, which included the State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr. Micheal Oganwu, was received by the Owa of Eruku Land, His Royal Highness Oba Busari Ayinde Oyediran Olarenwaju, Amuludunloye I, in his palace.
The royal father expressed his profound regret over what he described as a “dastardly attack” on the community and appealed to the security chiefs for the deployment of more personnel to protect the lives and property of his subjects.
According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the CP was briefed upon arrival by the Divisional Police Officer in Eruku and other tactical commanders to coordinate an immediate security response.
CP Ojo also engaged with community leaders, local vigilante members, and residents, gathering firsthand accounts and reassuring them of the Command’s “unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property.”
The security team subsequently visited the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Isegun, in Eruku, where the resident pastor, Mr. Bamidele, narrated the details of the incident and led a tour of the church premises.
“The CP is leading a strategic evaluation of the incident, ensuring adequate deployment of personnel and resources to rescue the victims, arrest perpetrators, restore confidence, and maintain law and order within the community,” the statement read.
The Command has promised to provide further updates as the assessment progresses.
