BREAKING: Kogi Govt shuts down Markets, Motor Parks over Insecurity
The Kogi State Authorities has ordered the non permanent shutdown of chosen markets and motor parks throughout elements of the Kogi West Senatorial District to assist intensified safety operations geared toward dismantling terrorist cells, bandit networks, and different legal {groups} within the space.
The directive was introduced in a press release issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026, by the State Commissioner for Info and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. He stated the measure is a part of coordinated clearance operations being carried out with the Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser and safety businesses working within the state.
Based on the federal government, the non permanent closures are designed to disrupt legal logistics by limiting motion and slicing off entry to meals, consumables, and different provides which may be sustaining legal actions and their native informants in the course of the operation.
Fanwo stated the directive impacts chosen communities throughout seven native authorities areas.
In Lokoja Native Authorities Space, markets and motor parks in Oshokoshoko, Jakura, Ogbagbon, Agbaja, Atsawa, Obajana, Apata, Abugi, Amomi, Ebee, and Budon have been closed all through the train.
In Kabba-Bunu Native Authorities Space, the shutdown applies to markets and motor parks in 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.
Communities affected in Yagba West Native Authorities Space embody Okoloke, Isanlu Esa, Okunran, Ogbe, Ejiba, Odo Eri, Igbaruku, Iyamerin, Ogga, Omi, Odo Ara, and Oke Ere. In Yagba East, the closures cowl Irunda Ile, Iyeh Ilotin, Gada, Odogbe, and Ilafin.
In Kogi Native Authorities Space, the affected areas embody the Rice Market at Adingere, Koton Karfe, Okpareke, Girinya, the Okro Market at Opanda, and the Perishable Market at Edeha.
Markets and motor parks in Otafun Amuro, Oroke Amuro, Takete Ide Amuro, Okeagi, Illai, Ilemo, and Ijagbe are shut in Mopamuro Native Authorities Space, whereas in Ijumu Native Authorities Space, Ayegunle Gbedde, Iyah Gbedde, Ayetoro Gbedde, Ayeh Gbedde, Iluhagba, Odokoro, and Okoro markets are affected.
The state authorities harassed that the closures are strictly non permanent and can be lifted instantly after the conclusion of the continuing safety operations.
The transfer comes amid heightened safety considerations in Kogi and different elements of the North-Central area. PUNCH On-line reported on Friday that the Kogi State Police Command arrested eight suspected criminals throughout coordinated bush-combing operations throughout the state, with some believed to be informants linked to kidnapping syndicates.