The Kogi State Government has announced that it will begin strict enforcement of the ban on trailer parks across the state with effect from October 29, 2025, in line with the directive of Ahmed Usman Ododo, governor of the state.
Kingsley Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, disclosed this in Lokoja, pointing out that the decision followed credible intelligence reports that some trailer parks in the state, particularly those located at Zariagi and Osara have become hideouts for criminal elements.
“The government cannot fold its arms while such facilities are used to compromise the security of lives and property in the state.
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“The directive of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is clear. From October 29, 2025, the state will begin full enforcement of the ban on trailer parks. Intelligence at our disposal shows that some of these parks, especially those at Zariagi and Osara harbor criminals who threaten the peace and security of our people. This is a proactive and preventive measure. We have decided to move ahead of the criminals instead of lamenting after lives might have been lost. Government will not allow that to continue,” he said.
The commissioner revealed that security agencies across the state have been strictly briefed to enforce the order without compromise, stressing that violators will face the full weight of the law, noting that the enforcement is backed by law, as Governor Ododo has already signed into law a bill banning the movement of articulated trucks during the day.
Fanwo urged operators to comply before the enforcement date and called on residents to support the government’s action, stressing that protecting lives and securing communities remain the top priority of the present administration.
