The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of markets and motor parks in seven local government areas as part of intensified security operations aimed at disrupting the supply chains of terrorists, bandits, and criminal collaborators operating in the state.
The directive, announced on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, targets communities in Kogi West Senatorial District where security agencies are currently carrying out clearance operations.
Fanwo explained that the measure is designed to cut off access to food, fuel, and other logistics relied upon by criminal elements, adding that the operation is being carried out in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and other security agencies.
“This action is intended to restrict the movement of consumables and deny criminals and their informants the logistical support they depend on during security operations,” he said.
Affected Areas
In Lokoja Local Government Area, the shutdown affects markets and motor parks in Oshokoshoko, Jakura, Ogbagbon, Agbaja, Atsawa, Obajana, Apata, Abugi, Amomi, Ebee, and Budon.
In Kabba-Bunu LGA, communities affected 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.
Markets and motor parks have also been closed in parts of Yagba West, including Okoloke, Isanlu Esa, Okunran, Ogbe, Ejiba, Odo Eri, Igbaruku, Iyamerin, Ogga, Omi, Odo Ara, and Oke Ere, while Irunda Ile, Iyeh Ilotin, Gada, Odogbe, and Ilafin are affected in Yagba East LGA.
In Kogi LGA, the directive applies to the rice market at Adingere, markets in Koton Karfe, Okpareke, and Girinya, the okra 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—as well as Ijumu LGA, covering Ayegunle Gbedde, Iyah Gbedde, Ayetoro Gbedde, Ayeh Gbedde, Iluhagba, Odokoro, and Okoro, are also affected.
Temporary Measure
The state government emphasized that the closures are strictly temporary and will be lifted immediately after the security operations are concluded.
Fanwo assured residents that the administration remains committed to restoring peace, protecting lives, and flushing out criminal elements threatening the safety of communities across the state.
Kogi Shuts Markets, Parks in Seven LGAs to Starve Terrorists
