By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for keeping Nigeria safe and indivisible.
He said this during a courtesy visit to the Defence Headquarters, Abuja on Thursday.
The Governor who was accompanied on the visit by the Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and other government top functionaries said 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.
Receiving the guests, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa commensurate 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 harped 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 appreciated the Governor for his support and commitment to the course of the AFN.
