As part of efforts to secure schools in Ekiti State against bandits attacks, the Nigeria Police Force has lunch a special team known as Schools Protection Squad across the 16 local government areas.

The squad is expected to keep vigil at all schools within the state with the aim of making them secured for teaching and peaceful learning.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji represented by his Special Adviser on Security, Brid. Gen Ebenezer Ogundana emphasized the need for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to intensify efforts towards planning ahead of criminal elements rather than waiting until they initiate their operations.

In his address at the Strategic Stakeholders Forum on School Security and the training, the National Coordinator CP Lanre Ogunlowo explained that the squad is an innovative intervention of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbedokun, in ensuing safe and secured environment in schools.

Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, Akinwale Adeniran hailed the IGP for selecting Ekiti State as the first beneficiary of the initiative in southwest region, saying it’s a giant step that will guarantee the security of students and teachers.

Olufaki of Ifaki Ekiti Ọba John Falore also commend the innovative of the Inspector General of Police as a developed in response to frequent attacks on schools, which have caused widespread fear among teachers, students and parents, leading to school closures.