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The Kogi State Government has ordered the temporary closure of selected markets and motor parks across parts of the Kogi West Senatorial District to support intensified security operations targeted at terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements in the state.
The decision was announced in a press statement issued on Sunday, February 8, 2026, by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Femi Fanwo. He said the measure is part of coordinated clearance operations being conducted in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and heads of security agencies in Kogi State.
According to the government, the temporary shutdown is aimed at cutting off logistics, restricting the movement of consumables, and denying criminal elements and their informants access to food supplies and other forms of support during the operations.
The directive affects selected communities across seven local government areas.
In Lokoja Local Government Area, the affected locations include Oshokoshoko Market and Motor Park, as well as Jakura, Ogbagbon, Agbaja, Atsawa, Obajana, Apata, Abugi, Amomi, Ebee, and Budon.
In Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, 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 have been closed.
Yagba West Local Government Area is also affected, with closures in Okoloke, Isanlu Esa, Okunran, Ogbe, Ejiba, Odo Eri, Igbaruku, Iyamerin, Ogga, Omi, Odo Ara, and Oke Ere.
In Yagba East Local Government Area, the shutdown covers markets and motor parks in Irunda Ile, Iyeh Ilotin, Gada, Odogbe, and Ilafin.
For Kogi Local Government Area, the affected locations include the Rice Market at Adingere, Koton Karfe, Okpareke, Girinya, the Okro Market at Opanda, and the Perishable Market at Edeha.
In Mopamuro Local Government Area, markets and motor parks in Otafun Amuro, Oroke Amuro, Takete Ide Amuro, Okeagi, Illai, Ilemo, and Ijagbe are included in the closure.
Ijumu Local Government Area is also impacted, with markets in Ayegunle Gbedde, Iyah Gbedde, Ayetoro Gbedde, Ayeh Gbedde, Iluhagba, Odokoro, and Okoro ordered shut for the duration of the operations.
The state government stressed that the closures are temporary and will be lifted immediately after the successful completion of the security exercise.
Authorities also disclosed that the ongoing operations have recorded major successes, including the rescue of sixteen kidnapped victims following the overrunning of a bandits’ camp during sustained security offensives.
The government appealed to residents and traders in the affected communities for understanding and cooperation, noting that the measures are necessary to restore peace and ensure public safety across the state.
