Nigeria: Kogi Govt shuts down some markets, motor parks — Africa Links 24

The Kogi Government has ordered a temporary closure of some selected markets and motor parks in Kogi West Senatorial District as part of measures to intensify and coordinate security operations.

Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lokoja.

Mr Fanwo explained that the action of the government was aimed at flushing out terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements operating within the state.

He said the measure was in support of…