The Kogi State government has ordered the temporary closure of markets and car parks in the Kogi West Senatorial District to facilitate ongoing security operations against terrorists, robbers, and other criminal groups.
Kingsley Fanwo, the commissioner for information and communications, announced the decision in a statement on Sunday.
Fanwo stated that the decision was made to supplement improved clearance operations being conducted in conjunction with the office of the national security adviser (ONSA) and head of state security agencies.
He stated that the temporary shutdown is intended to disrupt logistics, impede consumable movement, and prevent criminal elements and informants from accessing food supplies and other types of support during operations.
According to the announcement, the order affects communities in seven local government areas.
Markets and motor parks in Oshokoshoko, Jakura, Ogbagbon, Agbaja, Atsawa, Obajana, Apata, Abugi, Amomi, Ebee, and Budon would be closed during the exercise.
The closure in Kabba-Bunu LGA includes 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.
Affected communities in Yagba West LGA include Okoloke, Isanlu Esa, Okunran, Ogbe, Ejiba, Odo Eri, Igbaruku, Iyamerin, Ogga, Omi, Odo Ara, and Oke Ere.
Yagba East LGA is also affected, with markets and car parks in Irunda Ile, Iyeh Ilotin, Gada, Odogbe, and Ilafin temporarily closed.
This directive applies to the rice markets in Adingere, Koton Karfe, Okpareke, Girinya, Opanda, and Edeha.
Markets and parking lots in Otafun Amuro, Oroke Amuro, Takete Ide Amuro, Okeagi, Illai, Ilemo, and Ijagbe in Mopamuro LGA are also covered.
The affected markets in Ijumu LGA include Ayegunle Gbedde, Iyah Gbedde, Ayetoro Gbedde, Ayeh Gbedde, Iluhagba, Odokoro, and Okoro.
The state government stated that the measure is purely temporary and will be lifted immediately following the successful completion of the security activities.
