Enforcement begins October 29 as authorities link facilities to criminal activities
The Kogi State Government has announced that it will commence the full enforcement of its ban on trailer parks across the state from October 29, following intelligence reports linking some of the facilities to rising criminal activities.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, who earlier signed into law a bill prohibiting the movement of articulated trucks during the day, has now directed that trailer parks be shut down to prevent them from being used as safe havens for criminals.
The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed in Lokoja that intelligence gathered by security agencies revealed that some of the trailer parks, particularly those located at Zariagi and Osara, have been converted into hideouts for criminal elements. He said the government could not afford to fold its arms while such places are used to compromise the security of lives and property.
Fanwo emphasized that the directive is not only backed by law but will also be executed without compromise. According to him, all security agencies in the state have been fully briefed and mandated to enforce the ban from the stipulated date. He warned that defaulters will face the full weight of the law once the exercise begins.
The commissioner urged operators of trailer parks to comply with the government’s directive before the commencement of enforcement, stressing that no excuse would be entertained once the deadline elapses. He also appealed to residents to support the administration in its resolve to secure communities, stating that the protection of lives and property remains the utmost priority of Governor Ododo’s government.
He further noted that the policy is part of broader security measures being rolled out by the administration to ensure that criminals have no hiding place within the state. “We are determined to make Kogi safer for citizens, investors, and travelers, and that determination will be backed with decisive action,” he said.
The ban and its strict enforcement mark another major step in the state’s ongoing efforts to combat insecurity, particularly along critical transport corridors. Residents and stakeholders have been advised to prepare for full compliance as the countdown to October 29 begins.
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