Kogi LG chairman declares curfew ahead of Natasha’s homecoming rally

The Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Amoka Monday, has imposed a curfew across the council area, ahead of the homecoming rally organised by the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The chairman made the declaration via a statement on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Monday cited security concerns in the wake of the state government’s ban on political rallies and unregulated public gatherings.

He stressed that the curfew was necessary to uphold peace and stability, aligning with directives from the Kogi State Government and the Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye,

The embattled senator was expected to pay a Sallah visit to the her constituency on Tuesday, where she planned to organise a rally against her ongoing recall process.

The visit was allegedly aimed at engaging with her community and constituents as well as fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation for the growth and development of the district.

Police ask Natasha to cancel homecoming rally in Kogi

The police commissioner, in a statement on Tuesday, said the ban was sequel to intelligence report on security threats in Kogi State and subsequent ban on all forms of rallies and processions by the state government.

He stated: “The call for cancellation became necessary, following intelligence revelations that some hoodlums planned  to hijack the process and cause disturbance of peace in the state.

“The command cannot afford to jeopardise the existing peace the state is currently enjoying.

“In view of the security threat received on the planned rally, the command, is therefore, advising the organisers to cancel the event so as to avoid any breakdown of law and order.”

The police commissioner further warned that the command would not hesitate to apply the full wrath of law on anyone who disturbs the peace and order of Kogi State.

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