Kogi State government has banned all forms of procession in Kotonkarfe and neighbouring communities in Kogi local government area.
The ban, according to the Commissioner for Information and Communication, MR. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, made the announcement on Tuesday in a statement made available to FrontPage.
He said the ban followed security reports in order to maintain the peace enjoyed in Kotonkarfe and its environs the local government.
According to the commissioner, the move was a proactive measure aimed at curbing plans by some elements in the area to disturb the peace of the ancient town.
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He said Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo had reiterated his administration’s commitment to peaceful co-existence among all Kotonkarfe people and would always leave his doors open to listen to complaints and grievances rather than resort to violence.
“We urge all concerned to strictly abide by the ban as violators will be treated as enemies of peace and the State. The decision of the State Government is aimed at protecting the rights of the Kotonkarfe people, and indeed all Kogites, to peace and security.
“We urge law enforcement agents to enforce the ban in accordance with the laws of the land. Kotonkarfe people should also be committed to peace and harmony as the Government is prepared to protect them from violence,” the commissioner said.
