Kogi: Okehi LGA orders temporary suspension of church services over insecurity
News Kogi: Okehi LGA orders temporary suspension of church services over insecurity Published on January 27, 2026 By John Gabriel googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Following the rising cases of insecurity in Kogi State, the Okehi Local Government Authority has directed Christian congregations located on the outskirts of the local government area to temporarily suspend worship services with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Maliki Rasaki Ozovehe. According to the statement, the Executive Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Hon. Amoka Eneji Monday, said the decision was taken as a preventive measure to safeguard lives and property, stressing that the safety of residents remains the highest priority of the administration. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He assured that the local government would work closely with religious leaders and relevant security agencies to put adequate security measures in place and ensure that worship centres are properly secured before services resume. The statement added that all pastors and leaders of the affected churches are requested to meet with the chairman for an urgent and important deliberation on the way forward. It also appealed for the understanding and cooperation of all religious bodies and residents of the area. Don't Miss Fubara’s administration denies removing Tinubu’s portrait from Rivers Govt House You may like 2027: Kogi APC youths present N100m cheque for Tinubu’s re-election nomination form Woman shot in clash with tax collectors in Kogi Kogi: I won’t impose any candidate – Gov Ododo Rep James Faleke refutes alleged one-term agreement in Kogi Terrorists release final six abductees from Kogi church CSO rallies support for police against terrorists in Kogi