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The Kogi State Police Command has advised residents to comply with a state government directive to temporarily close selected markets and motor parks in parts of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, gave the advice in a statement on Sunday on behalf of Commissioner of Police Naziru Bello Kankarofi.
“In furtherance of the Executive Order and directive of the Kogi State Government on temporary security measures, the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc mni, has advised residents of affected communities to comply fully with the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of the State, particularly within Kogi West Senatorial District,” Afusat said.
According to Afusat, “The directive, issued by the State Government, is in support of ongoing security operations being undertaken in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and other sister security agencies.”
The temporary shutdown affects selected markets and motor parks in parts of Lokoja, Kabba-Bunu, Yagba West, Yagba East, Kogi, and Mopamuro Local Government Areas, as earlier announced by the state government to implement intensified security measures targeting terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements.
Residents, traders, and transport operators in the affected areas were urged to “adhere strictly to the directive for the duration of the operations.”
“Members of the public are advised to plan their activities accordingly, as compliance will be closely monitored.”
