The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of the West Senatorial District to support ongoing security operations targeting terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements.
The directive was announced on Sunday by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. He explained that the action is aimed at strengthening clearance operations being conducted in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and heads of security agencies in the state.
According to Fanwo, the shutdown is designed to disrupt criminal networks by cutting off logistics supply chains, restricting the movement of consumables and denying suspected criminals and their informants access to food and other support systems.
The temporary measure affects communities across seven local government areas. In Lokoja LGA, Oshokoshoko Market and Motor Park, along with Jakura, Ogbagbon, Agbaja, Atsawa, Obajana, Apata, Abugi, Amomi, Ebee and Budon are impacted.
In Kabba Bunu LGA, affected areas include 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. Yagba West LGA covers Okoloke, Isanlu Esa, Okunran, Ogbe, Ejiba, Odo Eri, Igbaruku, Iyamerin, Ogga, Omi, Odo Ara and Oke Ere.
Other affected areas include parts of Yagba East, Kogi, Mopamuro and Ijumu LGAs, including key markets in Koton Karfe, Adingere, Opanda and several Gbedde communities.
The government emphasized that the closures are strictly temporary and will be lifted immediately after the successful completion of the security operations.
