Kogi Govt imposes curfew in 5 LGAs

-Curfew imposed allegedly because of incessant killings in the affected LGAs

Kogi Government declares Curfew in 5 LGAs

Kogi State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in five Local Government areas in the central Senatorial Districts of the State.

Despite the government’s non-disclosure of reasons for the curfew, sources say the action was linked to continued killings in those areas.

In recent times, a labour leader and his friend were murdered after observing his evening prayers, Daily Post reports.

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Listing the local government areas affected, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kogi State governor Petra Akinti Onyegbule disclosed that they include: Adavi, Okene, Ajaokuta, Ogori/Magongo and Okehi Local Government Areas.

Onyegbule also enjoined residents in the state to adhere strictly to the curfew, as any person who defaults would face the penalty.

The Press Secretatry said; “This curfew will last for 24 hours and it is absolute. No movement whatsoever shall be allowed.

“Government regrets every inconvenience this might cause and assures citizens and residents this decision has been taken in the best interest of the state.”