June 12: Kogi police command ensures free movement of persons, goods, businesses in Kogi

Idris Ahmed, Lokoja. 

Despite rumours by some dubious persons that citizens movement has been restricted on the June 12 day of celebrating democracy, residents of Kogi state went about their normal businesses following assurance by police of protecting lives and property.

Commissioner of Police in Kogi state, Ayuba Ekpeji Ede, advised the people of the state to disregard the rumours being peddled by some persons he described as unscrupulous elements.

“People should disregard the rumours and go about their normal businesses. It is figment of imagination of some criminal elements who were hoping to use the occasion to create tension among the peace loving people of the state.

“The police is very ready to combat any body or group of trouble makers that decide to cause confusion in the state. We are prepared for them as no culprit will be spared no matter how highly placed.”The Police boss told our correspondent.

Rumours filtered in to Lokoja, the state capital, that movement of persons have been restricted and that a sit at home order was imposed for June 12, forcing market men and women to remain at home, until the police refuted the rumour and gave assurance of protection of people and their property.

However, later in the day businesses bounced back as shops were opened and commercial vehicles and motorcycles resumed their operations in molested