Police urge Ekiti youths to shun thuggery
Ekiti State Police Command warns youths against political thuggery, violence, cultism, and cybercrime, urging them to embrace productive pursuits for a bet Read More: https://punchng.com/police-urge-ekiti-youths-to-shun-thuggery/
The Ekiti State Police Command has called on youths in the region to refrain from engaging in political and digital thuggery, violence, cultism, cybercrime, and hate speech. They warned that such actions could jeopardize their future. This call was made in a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abutu Sunday, in preparation for International Youth Day.
This year's theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," focuses on enhancing police-youth collaboration and motivating young people to positively impact peace, security, and community development. The three-day event is planned for August 20-22, 2026, and is aligned with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji 2 Disu.
Activities will include a youth awareness walkathon, a tree-planting ceremony, and a national campaign against political and digital thuggery. The police emphasized the importance of rejecting activities that could harm their future and instead channeling their energy and skills into productive activities such as education, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports, and community service.
The Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Michael, reiterated the command's dedication to ongoing youth engagement and stronger partnerships with other stakeholders to promote peace and security in the state.
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