Following continuous deterioration of security in the country, Governor Yahaya Bello has directed that all brothels in Kogi State that house prostitutes be shut down to prevent further security lapses in the state.
In the same vein, the governor has also placed a ban on the wearing of facemasks in public areas.
This according to the governor is to allow for effective identification of people around the state.
Governor Bello issued this directive on Tuesday in Lokoja, during a meeting with all of the state’s first- and second-class traditional rulers, as well as local council chairmen.
Notable Quotes
Addressing the attendees in the meeting, the Kogi State governor said, “Ensuring peaceful cohabitation in your domain is your exclusive responsibility.
“I also ordered the dismantling and demolition of shanties in Lokoja, Osara, Zango, Itobe, Obajana, and all other locations in the state.
“You are solely responsible for making sure that there is no criminal activity of any kind in any crevices of your territories.”
Speaking further, he added:
“Let me sound a note of warnings to all politicians regardless of political persuasions to desist from anything that could undermine the calm we are currently enjoying in the state.”
