Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has banned the use of Nose Masks by all motorcyclists and Tricycle users in the state with immediate effect.
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He made this known while addressing the press in the state.
The directive came over information that terrorists are using Face Cap, Nose Masks and dark sunshade as ploys to commit criminalities in the state.
Bello directed anyone to challenge the use of nose mask in the state. He went further that anyone who wants to use a nose mask should either be in the hospital or at home noting that even during the Corona Virus pandemic, Kogi State did not record any and will never record any incident.
Bello also ordered the removal and demolition of shanties in Lokoja, Osara, Zango, Itobe, Obajana and other towns in Kogi state while the ban on nose mask is to allow for proper identification.
The Kogi State Governor also urged Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy affairs, Chairmen, union leaders and security agents to meet with tricycle and motorcycle riders for proper documentation.
The Governor also urged all traditional rulers to guard their domains and ensure all nooks and crannies of their areas are cleansed of criminals.
He sympathized with the families of eight security operatives who were recently killed by bandits in the state.
Governor Bello admonished all local government council Chairmen, and security agents to continue to do their job without fear or favour.
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