Oyebanji Strengthens Ekiti’s Security Architecture With Unprecedented Investments, Patrol Vehicles, APCs, and Strategic Reforms.

Oyebanji Strengthens Ekiti’s Security Architecture With Unprecedented Investments, Patrol Vehicles, APCs, and Strategic Reforms.
By Olamide Akinwumi

Ekiti State continues to shine as one of Nigeria’s safest and most stable states, thanks to the purposeful leadership of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO). In a series of bold and strategic interventions, the Oyebanji administration has transformed the security landscape of the state—earning Ekiti national recognition as the safest state in the country, according to the Nigeria Security Tracker (NST).

On September 9th, 2023, Governor Oyebanji further demonstrated his commitment to security by donating a new batch of operational tools to the Ekiti State Police Command. The governor presented ten patrol vehicles, two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), 50 level-3a helmets, 50 level-4 bulletproof vests, 80 tactical boots, and 80 batons, a gesture praised by security stakeholders across the state. He charged the police to make judicious use of the equipment and intensify efforts against kidnapping, burglary, and other crimes.

But the Governor’s efforts go far beyond donations.

Under BAO’s leadership, the state procured over 15 patrol vehicles for various security agencies, alongside two additional APCs. The administration also completed the Emergency Command Centre (ECC)—a central hub for coordinating incident reporting and emergency response across Ekiti.

The Governor facilitated the deployment of more troops from the Nigerian Army 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, and secured approval for establishing the 148 Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Ikere, further deepening military presence and improving rapid response capacity.

In a landmark move, BAO not only equipped the Ekiti Amotekun Corps with operational vehicles but also implemented an upward salary review, effective January 2023—an action that boosted morale and improved operational output.

The administration also introduced the Ekiti Agro Marshals, a rural protection force designed to secure farmlands, schools, and remote communities, ensuring farmers and students can go about their activities without fear.

Local government chairmen across Ekiti now receive increased security votes to support grassroots interventions and enhance community policing.

From equipping the police and military to strengthening local responses and protecting farmers, the Oyebanji administration has made security the foundation of development.

Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji continues to prove that security is not just a policy—it is a commitment to every Ekiti citizen.

As Ekiti marches toward 2026, the people remain confident that under BAO’s steady leadership, the state will continue to be a model of peace, safety, and progressive governance.