Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello on Tuesday directed the closure of all brothels harbouring prostitutes in the state.
He also outlawed the wearing of facemasks in public places to ensure the proper identification of persons across the state.
The governor gave these orders on Tuesday in Lokoja during a meeting with all first and second-class traditional rulers, local government council chairmen in the state.
He said the decisions were taken in view of the prevailing security situation in the state.
Mr Bello also directed the demolition of all shanties in Lokoja, Osara, Zango, Itobe, Obajana, and all other areas in the state.
He directed the the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Local Government Chairmen, union leaders, and security agencies to meet with tricycle and motorcycle riders for proper documentation.
Governor Bello also urged all traditional rulers to guard their domain and ensured all the nooks and crannies of their areas are cleansed.
Mr Bello said, “Ensuring peaceful coexistence in your domain is your exclusive responsibility. You have the exclusive responsibility to ensure that all nooks and crannies of your areas are free from criminality of all sorts.”
He also warned politicians thus: “Let me sound a note of warnings to all politicians irrespective of political persuasions to desist from anything that could disrupt the peace we are currently enjoying in the state.”
