The Speaker of the Ekiti House of Assembly, ADEOYE ARIBASOYE, says that the state will collaborate solidly with other South-Western states in the fight against criminal elements and sponsors of tragic crimes.

ARIBASOYE said this in Ado-Ekiti during an emergency plenary convened by the Ekiti House of Assembly, following the murder of two monarchs and abduction of school children in the state.

The speaker also assured the residents of the state that all workable possibilities would be explored to rescue the abductees and punish the culprits.

He urged security agencies in the state to go beyond carrying out comprehensive investigations into the incessant crimes in flashpoints, to also ensure the arrest of perpetrators of the twin attack.

ARIBASOYE reiterated key resolutions of the House of Assembly, which included a call for devolution of power to states to enable multilevel policing and a review of the Security Trust Fund Law of Ekiti to meet current realities.

The speaker also highlighted the need for military patrol and Police outposts along the border communities and regular combing of Ekiti forests.