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The Ekiti State Government has assured of its readiness to engender peaceful coexistence with neighbouring states and resolve boundary disputes with them amicably.
The Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, gave the assurance while making a presentation at a two-day interactive session organised by the National Boundary (NBC) with committees on the fringes in the Southwest Zone.
The session was held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
A statement by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor, Odunayo Ogunmola said the forum was attended by chairmen of the Boundary Committees (SBCs) in their respective states.
Other Deputy Governors who attended the parley were Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele (Ogun), Mr. Rauf Olaniyan (Oyo), Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa (Ondo), Mr. Benedict Alabi (Osun) and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat (Lagos). Alabi and Hamzat were represented.
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The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. General Buba Marwa (rtd) has warned against the detention of suspects beyond the limit allowed by law.
He prohibited the arrest of a relation, spouse or acquaintance of a suspected drug offender, often referred to as hostage arrest.
The warning was contained in the reviewed operations and investigations guidelines to all commands.
Marwa stressed the need to adhere strictly to constitutional provisions regarding arrest and detention of suspects.
The chairman said arrangements must be made for the filing of charges in court within 24 or 48 hours as may be applicable.