By Lizzy Okoji
As part of efforts to combat crime, Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, has ordered the immediate closure of all brothels in the state.
Bello also banned wearing of face masks in public places for proper and easy identification of persons.
The governor gave the directive on Tuesday in Lokoja, during a meeting with all first-class and second-class traditional rulers, chairmen of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) in the state.
Mr Onogwu Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to Bello, made this known in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday.
The governor said that the action was aimed at curbing criminal activities in the state, and to ensure that Kogi remained the safest state in the country.
He further ordered the removal and demolition of shanties in Lokoja, Osara, Zango, Itobe, Obajana, Okaba, as well as other settlements surrounding the capital.
He also directed that trailers parks within 30 metres on the right of ways, be removed.
