Sunday, March 16, 2025 - The Ijumu and Kabba-Bunu Local Government Councils in Kogi State have ordered the immediate closure of two major Zango Cattle Markets following escalating security threats in the area.
The affected markets, located in Iyara (Ijumu LGA) and Odolu (Kabba-Bunu
LGA), were reportedly being exploited by criminal elements, including
kidnappers and bandits, prompting decisive action by local authorities.
Announcing the closure in Lokoja, the Chairman of Ijumu LGA, Alhaji
Haruna Ibrahim, and his Kabba-Bunu counterpart, Dare Zacchaeus, emphasized that
the move was in line with Governor Ahmed Ododo’s directive to combat insecurity
and protect residents.
Ibrahim explained that intelligence reports had revealed the market was
being used as a hub for criminal activities, necessitating its closure until
further notice. Security agencies have been mobilized to enforce the order and
prevent any breach.
“The safety of Ijumu residents and travelers is our priority. Anyone
frustrating the government’s efforts will face the full wrath of the law,”
Ibrahim warned.
Similarly, Zacchaeus justified the shutdown of the Odolu Cattle Market
due to persistent attacks by bandits and kidnappers. .
He issued a stern warning to displaced herdsmen from Zango in Iyara
against relocating to Kabba-Bunu, stating that any such attempt would be met
with stiff resistance and legal action.
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