KOGI BANS NIGHT OKADA OPERATIONS IN BUNU TO END FUEL SUPPLY TO BANDITS.

KOGI BANS NIGHT OKADA OPERATIONS IN BUNU TO END FUEL SUPPLY TO BANDITS.

Kogi State Government has announced immediate security measures cutting off logistics and supply routes to criminal elements currently under sustained military and security pressure in parts of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

 

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications Kingsley Femi Fanwo says, 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 the Joint Security Forces.

 

The statement says, several of the attackers have been confirmed neutralized, while many others sustained various degrees of injuries and are currently trapped within the forest areas across the district as security clearance operations continue.

 

To consolidate on 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 in Bunu district.

 

The restrictions shall also apply to the Ayede Bunu, Aherin, Eshi and Ighun Bunu corridors and all other routes within the Bunu hinterlands.

 

Intelligence available to security agencies has revealed that motorcycle operators constitute a major channel through which food items, water, drugs and other logistics are transported to bandits hiding within the forests.

 

Investigations have also established that some criminal elements utilize motorcycle transportation to gather intelligence on targeted communities before launching attacks.

 

Consequently, any motorcycle rider found transporting passengers, goods or supplies along the designated routes shall be apprehended and dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Kogi State Anti-Terrorism Law.

 

Motorcycle Operators Association of Nigeria is hereby directed to immediately sensitize all its members on this directive, which takes effect from Saturday, June 13th, 2026.

 

In addition, all markets located along the affected corridors shall remain closed until further notice.

 

Mobile medicine vendors and distributors are also directed to suspend the transportation and sale of drugs on motorcycles within the affected areas for the duration of the operation.

 

Furthermore, the sale of Premium Motor Spirit and Automotive Gas Oil in jerrycans is hereby prohibited in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area with immediate effect.

 

As part of measures to strengthen security across the state and deny criminal elements the opportunity to operate under the cover of darkness, the Kogi State Government hereby announces a ban on night travels on all State-owned roads in Kogi State.

 

Consequently, all movements on state owned roads must cease by 7:00 p.m. daily until further notice.

 

Any person found travelling on a state-owned road after 7:00 p.m. shall be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

 

The Kogi State Government wishes to reiterate that it possesses credible intelligence regarding individuals collaborating with criminal elements and providing support to their activities.

 

Appropriate actions are already being taken against such persons in line with extant laws.

 

The Government acknowledges that these measures may impose temporary inconvenience to law-abiding citizens but the protection of lives and communities remains paramount.

 

Extraordinary security challenges often require difficult but necessary decisions, and these directives are solely to safeguard the people and bring lasting peace in the affected areas.

 

The State Government wishes to assure residents that the security situation will be reviewed every two weeks to assess the impact of these measures and determine the appropriate next line of action, regarding the restrictions based on the progress and successes recorded by security agencies in the ongoing operations.