Kogi State government, on Wednesday, declared a 24-hour curfew in the five local government areas of Kogi central senatorial district.
A statement to that effect by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Yahaya Bello, Petra Akinti Onyegbule, did not state any reason for the action.
It is believed however that the action may be connected with the poor security situation in the state.
The local governments affected are Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okene, Okehi and Ogori/Magongo.
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The statement reads: “This is a notice of a 24-hour curfew imposed on residents of the five local government areas of central senatorial district beginning from midnight (the next one hour)…
“This curfew will last for 24 hours and it is absolute. No movement whatsover shall be allowed.
“All residents of Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okehi, Okene, Ogori/Magongo Local Government Areas are advised to comply by this directive as anyone who runs foul would have themselves to blame.
“Government regrets every inconvenience this might cause and assures citizens and residents this decision has been taken in the best interest of the state.”
