Kogi Govt Bans Convoy, gatherings before Natasha’s visit

Before the expected visit of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Auduaghan in his hometown to Okne, the government of the State of Kogi issued a restriction on the “unauthorized movement” and asked that any convoy of people who entered the State to obtain permission from the law agencies.

Akpoti-Auduaghan is scheduled to visit his senatorial district Tuesday, the first visit from his suspension from the Senate.

It is also the first since some components started its call.

A declaration signed by the Commissioner for information and communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said that the government’s decision was based on a credible intelligence that required that proactive measures were taken to avoid a violation of security

The government referred in particular to the central senatorial district of Kogi, from which the senator comes, saying that there were suspicions of a violation of safety.

The declaration said: “In Kogi Central, the intelligence available to us indicates the fact that some elements are planning to organize some violent rally in the shoulders of political and religious agitations.

“This is to create a platform for the unbridled destruction and the breakdown of the law and the order.”

Fanwo’s declaration states in full: “The government of the state of Kogi remains unrivaled in its commitment to protect the life and ownership of all residents and ensure that the state remains a cautious peace and security. In light of credible intelligence credits, the government has deemed it necessary to take proactive measures to prevent any form of violation of security that could destabilize the state.

“It is moving to note that the state has witnessed a peaceful save, however, some threats to security are threatening the peace of the state. In Kasemiya, Ktubo and Umozu he was in the area of ​​the local government of Kogi West, fishing activities led to a serious crisis, leading to the loss of two lives.

“All fishing activities in the area of ​​the local government of Kogi are suspended until peace is completely restored. The security agents have been lined up in the affected areas to restore peace and implement our directive.

“In addition, in the area of ​​the local government of Ankpa, in particular in the District of Enjemma, a municipal clash between Ika-Odele and Ika-ocha is threatening the peace of Kogi East. The state government has also deployed security to calm the situation to avoid loss of lives and the property. The peace meeting in progress between the two communities as facilitated by the government of the State must be supported.

“In Kogi Central, the intelligence at our disposal indicates the fact that some elements are planning to stage some violent events in the guise of political and religious agitations. This is to create a platform for the unbridled destruction and the breakdown of the law and the order.

“These flashes of disorders are increasing tension in the state and threatening to violate public peace and security. In consideration of this, and actually actually, the government of the State of Kogi has created a total ban on all forms of gatherings or public meetings that have the potential to interrupt public peace.

“This decision was necessary by the relationships of intelligence that indicate that some individuals are planning to infiltrate the state on the pretext of organizing rallies, using false security staff to foment problems and compromising the safety of citizens respectful of the law of our dear state.

“While the government recognizes the constitutional rights of citizens to gather and express themselves, the security considerations must have precedence in the interest of public safety. As such, no individual, group or organization is authorized to hold any form of rally within the State up to further notice.

“In a quick proactive move, the main servant of the state of Kogi, his excellence Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo met today the leadership of the traditional Council of the State of Kogi led by Igala’s app of Igala, Matthew Opaluwa Alaji, to agree on the methods of protection.

“In support of his commitment in maintaining the law and order, the State Government of Kogi has directed that each individual or group that enters the State with a convoy of security personnel must obtain preventive authorization from the state controls of the distribution services. This measure is to guarantee correct profiling and verification of all the security agents that accompany these convictions.

“The state government has received intelligence indicating attempts from some people to enter the state of Kogi with the claim to be a safety personnel, with the intention of causing disorders. This directive, therefore, aims to prevent any unauthorized movement of armed individuals and ensure that only accredited safety agents duly operated within the State.

“The main servant of the state, his excellence Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo has also ordered all the presidents of the local government to take charge of security in their domains. He also urged the leaders of the community and the opinions to speak with their people on the need to support the relative peace in the state and support the state government to continue to continue the dividends for democracy in the great Kogi people.

“To ensure the full implementation of these measures, his excellence, the main servant of the State of Kogi, directed the state security consultant, the commander Jerry Omodara (Retd), to work closely with all the state safety agencies to ensure a rigorous application. The security agencies have been placed at the top aller and take all the necessary measures to prevent any breaking and order.

“The state government of Kogi urges all residents to remain respectful of the law, alert and cooperative with the security agencies. The safety and well -being of the people remain the maximum priority of the government and any attempt to undermine the peace and stability of the state will be satisfied by the full strength of the law.

“Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activities or movements to the appropriate security authorities. The Government assures all residents that these measures are temporary and necessary for the greatest good of all. Together, we can continue to build a safer and safe state of Kogi.”