- Kogi Shuts Markets, Motor Parks in Seven LGAs to Support Security Operations
- Move targets criminal logistics during security operations
- Government says closures are strictly temporary
The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across seven local government areas as part of intensified security operations to flush out terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the directive was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. He said the decision followed consultations with the Office of the National Security Adviser and heads of security agencies operating in the state.
According to Fanwo, the temporary shutdown is aimed at cutting off logistics and restricting the movement of consumables that may be supplying criminal groups and their informants during the ongoing operations.
“The closures are intended to deny criminal elements access to food supplies and other forms of support while security agencies carry out targeted operations across the affected areas,” he said.
In Lokoja Local Government Area, the affected locations include Oshokoshoko Market and Motor Park, as well as Jakura, Ogbagbon, Agbaja, Atsawa, Obajana, Apata, Abugi, Amomi, Ebee and Budon.
In Kabba Bunu Local Government Area, markets and motor parks in Ike Bunu, Aba Marian Isado, Ofere, Abaa Dola Ihale Bunu, Aiyede, Oke Offin, Aiyegunle Bunu, Okebukun, Odo Ape Bunu, Agbadu Bunu and Agbede Apa Bunu are affected.
Communities impacted in Yagba West include Okoloke, Isanlu Esa, Okunran, Ogbe, Ejiba, Odo Eri, Igbaruku, Iyamerin, Ogga, Omi, Odo Ara and Oke Ere. In Yagba East, the closure covers Irunda Ile, Iyeh Ilotin, Gada, Odogbe and Ilafin.
Markets affected in Kogi Local Government Area include the Rice Market at Adingere, Koton Karfe, Okpareke and Girinya, as well as the Okro Market at Opanda and the Perishable Market at Edeha.
In Mopamuro, the affected areas include Otafun Amuro, Oroke Amuro, Takete Ide Amuro, Okeagi, Illai, Ilemo and Ijagbe. In Ijumu, the shutdown covers Ayegunle Gbedde, Iyah Gbedde, Ayetoro Gbedde, Ayeh Gbedde, Iluhagba, Odokoro and Okoro markets.
The state government stressed that the measure is temporary and will be lifted immediately after the successful conclusion of the security operations. The move comes days after authorities also announced the temporary closure of schools across the state to safeguard pupils, students and teachers.
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