Ekiti Authorities Close School Amid Bandit Scare

In Ekiti State, authorities closed Ayetoro Iloro High School early due to a scare involving suspected bandits near the community. Panic erupted among students, who were seen fleeing along major roads seeking help from motorists.

Parents rushed to the school to pick up their children amidst fears of a potential attack, although no confirmed incidents of kidnapping occurred. The situation raised fresh concerns about insecurity in rural communities across the state.

Residents called on security agencies to enhance surveillance, particularly in remote areas vulnerable to criminal activities. The Ekiti State Government has been urged to deploy security personnel to these communities, with residents expressing their inability to live in fear daily.

As of Thursday evening and Friday morning, neither the Ekiti State Government nor the police had issued an official statement confirming the presence of bandits or any security breach in the area.