Kogi shuts markets, parks in seven LGs to cripple terrorists’ supplies
The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of markets and motor parks across parts of the Kogi West Senatorial District as part of intensified security operations to flush out terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements.
The directive was announced on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, who said the measure is aimed at disrupting criminal logistics and cutting off access to food, fuel and other supplies used by insurgents and their collaborators.
Fanwo explained that the shutdown is supporting ongoing clearance operations being conducted in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and heads of security agencies in the state.
“This action is designed to restrict the movement of consumables and deny criminal elements and their informants the logistical support they rely on during security operations,” he said.
According to the statement, the directive affects selected communities in seven local government areas.
In Lokoja Local Government Area, markets and motor parks in Oshokoshoko, Jakura, Ogbagbon, Agbaja, Atsawa, Obajana, Apata, Abugi, Amomi, Ebee and Budon have been shut.
The closure in Kabba-Bunu LGA covers 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.
In Yagba West LGA, affected communities include Okoloke, Isanlu Esa, Okunran, Ogbe, Ejiba, Odo Eri, Igbaruku, Iyamerin, Ogga, Omi, Odo Ara and Oke Ere.
Markets and motor parks in Yagba East LGA—Irunda Ile, Iyeh Ilotin, Gada, Odogbe and Ilafin—have also been temporarily closed.
In Kogi LGA, the directive applies to the rice market at Adingere, Koton Karfe, Okpareke and Girinya, as well as the okro market at Opanda and the perishable market at Edeha.
Markets and motor parks in Mopamuro LGA, including Otafun Amuro, Oroke Amuro, Takete Ide Amuro, Okeagi, Illai, Ilemo and Ijagbe, are equally affected.
Similarly, in Ijumu LGA, the shutdown covers markets in Ayegunle Gbedde, Iyah Gbedde, Ayetoro Gbedde, Ayeh Gbedde, Iluhagba, Odokoro and Okoro.
The state government stressed that the measure is strictly temporary and will be lifted immediately after the security operations are successfully concluded.
