Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has ordered the immediate closure of all brothels harbouring criminals in the state.

Bello also banned the wearing of face masks in public places for proper identification in the state.

The governor said his directive was to curb criminal activities in Kogi State and to ensure that the state remains the safest state in the country.

He gave the order in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital on Tuesday during a meeting with traditional leaders and including local government council chairmen across the 21 LGA of the state.

Governor Bello equally ordered the removal and demolition of shanties in Lokoja, Osara, Zango, Itobe, Obajana Okaba, and all other areas in the state.

He also ordered the immediate removal of trailers parks within 30 metres on the right of ways

The governor, however, urged the Kogi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Local Government Chairmen, union leaders, and security agencies to meet with tricycle and motorcycle riders for proper documentation.

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Bello also urged all traditional rulers to guard their domain and ensure all the nooks and crannies of their areas are cleansed, noting that the land belongs to them and should know who occupies every part of it.

He further sympathised with the family of the killed security agents in Ajaojuta Local Government Area Kogi State last weekend.

While admonishing all local government council chairmen, and security agencies to continue to do their job without fear or favour, the governor, however, warned politicians in the state against involvement “in anything that could disrupt the peace of the people and the security they presently enjoy.”

Governor Bello, however, urged the citizens and residents of the state to give vital security information to the law enforcement agency and to also cooperate with them for better security.

The Star