The Kogi State Government has announced that it will begin strict enforcement of the ban on trailer parks across the state from October 29, 2025, in line with the directive of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed this in Lokoja on Thursday, noting that intelligence reports revealed that some trailer parks, particularly those in Zariagi and Osara, have become hideouts for criminals.
“The directive of His Excellency, 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 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,” Fanwo said.
He stated that security agencies have been fully briefed to enforce the order without compromise and warned that violators would face the full weight of the law.
The Commissioner further explained that the enforcement was backed by law, as Governor Ododo had already signed a bill prohibiting the movement of articulated trucks during daytime hours.
Fanwo urged trailer operators to comply with the directive ahead of the enforcement date and called on residents to support the government’s move, stressing that protecting lives and ensuring security remain the administration’s top priority.
