Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

Worried by threats to security and peaceful co-existence among the people of Kogi State, the government has placed a wholesome ban on all forms of rallies or public gatherings that have the potential to disrupt public peace.

The ban was contained in the Security Alert statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja, yesterday.

Fanwo explained that the state government remained unwavering in its commitment to protecting the lives and property of all residents and ensuring that the state remained a haven of peace and security.

“In light of credible intelligence reports, the government has deemed it necessary to take proactive measures to prevent any form of security breach that could destabilize the state,” he said, highlighting three flashpoints where security of lives and property were being threatened.

“In Kasemiya, Katubo and Umozu Ette all in Kogi Local Government Area in Kogi West, fishing activities have resulted in serious crisis, leading to the loss of two lives.

“All fishing activities in Kogi Local Government Area is hereby suspended until peace is completely restored. Security operatives have been deployed to the affected areas to restore peace and implement our directive.

He also mentioned Ankpa Local Government Area, specifically in Enjema District, a communal clash between Ika-Odele and Ika Ochala is threatening the peace of Kogi East.

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