The Kogi State Police Command has advised the organizers of a homecoming rally for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to cancel the event, citing security concerns.
According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, William Aya, an intelligence report indicates that hoodlums are planning to hijack the rally and disrupt public peace. The police emphasized that they would not compromise the existing stability in the state.
“In view of the security threat received on the planned rally, the Kogi State Police Command is therefore advising the organizers to cancel the event to avoid any breakdown of law and order,” Aya stated. He also reminded the public that the warning aligns with the Kogi State Government’s recent ban on all forms of rallies and processions.
The police further cautioned that defying the order could lead to strict legal consequences for anyone involved in activities that threaten peace and security.
Kogi Government Bans Rallies and Processions
On Monday, the Kogi State Government officially banned rallies and public gatherings, citing “credible security reports.”
Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, explained that intelligence reports revealed plans by certain elements to stage violent rallies under political or religious pretexts. He warned that such actions could lead to destruction and instability.
To prevent security breaches, the government has placed an immediate ban on all public gatherings that could potentially disrupt peace. Fanwo also alleged that some individuals were planning to infiltrate the state using fake security personnel to cause unrest.
With these measures in place, both the police and the state government are taking a firm stance against any event that could compromise security in Kogi.
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