Monday, June 22, 2026

Sunday Abutu

June 19, 2026
security presence
June 19, 2026

#EkitiDecides2026: Police restrict movement ahead of governorship poll

The police said the restriction would take effect from midnight (12:00 a.m.) to 6:00 p.m. and cover both intra-state and inter-state roads within Ekiti.

Armed police officers on duty
May 22, 2026

Police confirm rescue of kidnapped Ekiti council vice-chairwoman

The police said sustained pressure mounted by security operatives on the kidnappers led to the rescue.

Armed Cops
April 29, 2026

Pastor killed, worshippers kidnapped as gunmen attack  Christ Apostolic Church in Ekiti

Gunmen on Tuesday night attacked a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje LGA of Ekiti, killing a pastor and kidnapping scores of worshippers.

Gunmen
April 20, 2026

Two students, hotel worker killed in Ekiti stampede

Mr Abutu said the stampede occurred at about 1:00 a.m. on April 19 at the Emirate Hotel, Ikere-Ekiti.

Armed policemen in Benue State.
October 23, 2025

Police give N24 million to families of deceased officers in Ekiti

He assured them that the police remained deeply committed to the welfare of officers and their families.

Joseph Eribo
June 11, 2025

Ekiti lady slumped, died on hotel premises: Police

The command’s spokesman, Sunday Abutu, told journalists that the lady was a worker in the hotel.

Armed policewomen
March 27, 2025

Police nab man for allegedly hacking mother, sister to death in Ekiti

The police spokesperson said that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

Joseph Eribo
February 19, 2025

CP orders thorough investigation into couple’s death in Ekiti

Mr Abutu said that a cutlass, found with bloodstain, was recovered from the scene of the incident.

Ekiti State Logo
November 11, 2024

Four Lagos men found dead in Ekiti river; police launch investigation

The police spokesman in Ekiti, Sunday Abutu, said on Monday in Ado-Ekiti that investigations were on to unravel the actual cause of death.

Akinwale Adeniran