Insecurity: Etiki Federal university seeks police collobaration

Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, Professor James Olugbenga Aribisala, has sought stronger security collaboration with the Ekiti State Police Command.

Professor Aribisala made the call on Tuesday when he led the management team of the institution on a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, at the Command Headquarters in Ado-Ekiti.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, the visit was aimed at strengthening the cordial relationship between the university and the police and enhancing security for lives, property, students and staff of the institution.

Speaking during the visit, Professor Aribisala commended the Commissioner of Police and his officers for their commitment to maintaining peace and security around the university community.

He acknowledged the Command’s prompt response to security concerns and appealed for sustained partnership to further secure the institution and its environs.

He noted that a secure learning environment is critical to academic excellence and assured the police of the university’s continuous cooperation in promoting peace, law and order.

In his remarks, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael thanked the Vice-Chancellor and his team for the visit and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to partnering with the university to safeguard lives and property.

The Commissioner assured the management of maximum support and pledged to strengthen intelligence-led policing, proactive security measures and stakeholder engagement to sustain peace across all tertiary institutions in Ekiti State.

Both parties concluded the meeting with a mutual commitment to deepen cooperation through continuous information sharing and strategic engagements to prevent crime and foster a safe environment for teaching, learning and research.