Bello Declares 24-Hr Curfew In 5 LGAs In Kogi

Governor Yahaya Bello has declared a 24-hour curfew in the five local government area of Kogi central senatorial district.

This was according to a statement signed by the governor’s chief press secretary, Petra Akinti Onyegbule, on Wednesday evening.

No reason was however given for the action, but it may not be unconnected to the high rate of insecurity in the state.

Last week, Abdulmumini Yakub, a Labour leader, was killed in Okene.

The affected local government areas are Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okene, Okehi and Ogori/Magongo.

“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),” the statement read.

“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.”