Kogi State Issues Ban on Traditional Procession in Koton Kafe
Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information in Kogi state has issued a statement on Tuesday in Lokoja about the banning of the traditional procession in Koton Kafe Local Government Area, Kogi State for security reasons.
He said that security reports indicated that all was not well in the Koton Kafe community, following alleged plans by some people to cause trouble in the area. He said that the ban was aimed at maintaining peace in Koton karfe and its environs in Kogi Local Government Area.
“The proactive ban is aimed at curbing plans by some elements in the area to disturb the peace of the ancient town.
“Governor Usman Ododo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to peaceful co-existence among all Koton karfe people.
“He will always leave his doors open to listen to complaints and grievances rather than resort to violence,” he said.
The commissioner furthermore urged all concerned to strictly abide by the ban, warning that violators would be treated as enemies of peace and the state and urged law enforcement agents to enforce the ban under the laws of the land.