No protest by soldiers in Ekiti - Govt

The Government of Ekiti State has said that there was no protest by soldiers in the state as being reported on some social media platforms earlier today.

According to statement by the state's commissioner for information and values orientation, Akin Omole, “the new recruits into the Nigeria Army, who are indigenes of Ekiti state, came together to pay a courtesy call on H.E. Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Governor of Ekiti State. 

“The unscheduled visit however met with Mr. Governor's absence, and they were advised to properly channel their request for a meeting so that they can engage with Mr. Governor on a later date, after which they dispersed.

“The large number of security operatives around the Governor's office and the Fajuyi area of the state capital, Ado-Ekiti, understandably attracted considerable attention.”

The statement further explained that, “we would like to use this opportunity to assure the public that there is no cause for alarm.

“The Government of Ekiti state continues to work collaboratively with federal security agencies and their personnel to advance peace and security in the state and the entire country.”