The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of markets and motor parks across seven local government areas in the Kogi West Senatorial District to support ongoing security operations against terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups.
The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the measure is part of intensified clearance operations being carried out with the Office of the National Security Adviser and security agencies. He said the closures are intended to cut off logistics, restrict the movement of goods and deny criminal elements access to food supplies and other support.
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The affected local government areas are Lokoja, Kabba Bunu, Yagba West, Yagba East, Kogi, Mopamuro and Ijumu, covering several named communities and markets. The state government said the shutdown is strictly temporary and will be lifted immediately after the conclusion of the security operations.
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