Ibrahim Oyewale in LokojaAs part of efforts to curb the activities of the bandits in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State, the state government has approved the immediate ban on night travels and the use of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, within designated hinterland corridors of Bunu District.
The state government also announced a series of immediate security measures aimed at cutting off logistics and supply routes to criminal elements currently under sustained military and security pressure in parts of Kabba/Bunu LGA.This was contained in statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications ,Kingsley Fanwo, which was made available to journalists in Lokoja yesterday.
“Following a comprehensive review of ongoing security operations in Bunu District after the recent terrorist attack on Iluke community, which was successfully repelled, intelligence and operational reports indicate that significant progress has been made by joint security forces.
“Several of the attackers have been confirmed neutralised, while many others sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently trapped within forested areas across the district as security clearance operations continue.“To consolidate these gains and deny the criminals access to food, water, medication, fuel and other essential supplies, the Kogi State Government has approved the immediate ban on the use of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, within designated hinterland corridors of Bunu District.
